However,
certain dog breeds shed more than others.
Not exact matches
Even though the differences between non-low
shedding dogs and low
shedding dogs may not be huge, they are enough to reduce the amount of allergy attacks that people have when they are around
certain breeds of
dog.
While studies have shown that a purely nonallergenic
dog doesn't exist — as every
dog has dander — there are
certain breeds that don't
shed fur, or do so minimally enough to be considered hypoallergenic.
When it comes to
dogs that
shed, many people want to know just why
certain breeds shed.
Genetic testing of the MC5R gene will reliably determine whether or not a
dog is a genetic Carrier of the variant that contributes to higher
shedding in
certain breeds of
dog.
Certain dog breeds are known for almost constant
shedding.
A medium
dog that does not
shed, the coat of the Tibetan terrier has a long growth cycle therefore as with
certain other long coated
breeds they lose hairs more like us than other
dogs with a short growth cycle which reduces the
shedding.
While no
dog is truly non-allergic,
certain breeds shed less and can be more comfortable for allergy sufferers.