With this in mind, consider some of
these popular hypoallergenic breeds.
Not exact matches
While not
hypoallergenic (no dog is), this
breed is a
popular choice for those with allergies because their coat is virtually non-shedding.
Apart from cross -
breeding the purebreds in an effort towards gaining or removing certain characteristics, another
popular motivation is the
hypoallergenic or «Non-shedding» dog.
One of the biggest reasons why this
breed is so
popular is because they are
hypoallergenic.
Some very
popular mixed
breeds like Labradoodles or Goldendoodles are not recognized
breeds but are
popular because of claims like they are
hypoallergenic (which is only partly true).
None of these
breeds were deliberately
bred to be
hypoallergenic and each existed long before the classification became
popular.
The Yorkie is considered
hypoallergenic and is the second most
popular breed in the world.
They are made
popular in many lists of
hypoallergenic dogs, making them ideal for people with allergies, but the American Hairless Terrier Association points out the importance of conducting allergy tests before opening your heart and home to this
breed.