Bichon Frise have that lovely coat that will need regular maintenance and clipping, but have often been included
on hypoallergenic dog breed lists due to their non-shedding coat.
Not exact matches
Though there are no
dog breeds that are truly
hypoallergenic, there are many that tend to be easier
on those with allergies, such as Poodles, Poodle mixes, and Portugese Water
Dogs.
Too many
dogs end up in rescue shelters
on the back of misguided purchases from those who have bought in to the myth that low shedding or so - called
hypoallergenic dog breeds are zero maintenance.
If you (or a member of your family) suffer from an allergy to
dogs, and you're
on the lookout for your first pet, this list may help you to make sure that your chosen
breed has a suitable temperament and energy level as well as be
hypoallergenic.
While any
dog can still cause some allergy irritation,
hypoallergenic dog breeds are known for being easy
on the allergies.
After doing a lot of research
on different
breeds of
dogs (I am allergic and needed a
hypoallergenic dog) I decided that a havenese would be perfect for me.
So we did lots of research
on which
breeds we were interested in — small,
hypoallergenic, good with kids and
dogs — then headed out to see Mike.
Maltese
dogs are included
on the list of
hypoallergenic dog breeds, as they don't shed.
The Havanese, also called the Havana (that's right as in Havana Cuba) Silk
Dog for its presumed
hypoallergenic properties, was introduced as an AKC
breed in 1996, debuting at 104th
on the
breed pop chart.
Where the fur of common
breeds tends to become airborne after it is shed — eventually settling into carpeting, fabrics and
on other surfaces that humans come in contact with —
hypoallergenic dogs do not spread allergens in these same ways.
Barack Obama told journalists the new First
Dog needed to be a
hypoallergenic breed, due to his daughter Malia's allergies (they went
on to adopt a Portuguese Water
Dog, Bo).
No
dog is truly
hypoallergenic, however, depending
on the severity of the allergy symptoms it is possible to live with some
breeds of
dogs without too many problems.
If you're interested in reading similar articles, here's good one
on Small
Breed Hypoallergenic Dogs.