| While a hypoallergenic dog will not solve all of your | | | | Poodles - These curly haired dogs do not have an |
| allergy issues, you may notice that certain breeds of | | | | undercoat, and do not shed. Perfect for those with |
| dog will not cause you as many problems as other | | | | allergies, the poodle is a friendly dog that enjoys the |
| breeds. Below is a list of hypoallergenic dogs that you | | | | company of people. While some breeds of poodle are |
| can use when deciding which breed to buy. | | | | not that friendly to children, other breeds are. |
| Terriers - These dogs have short coats and are | | | | While the poodle is a good pet for those with |
| considered to be single-coated breeds, meaning that | | | | allergies, it will have health problems as it ages. |
| they do not have an undercoat. Undercoats are | | | | Arthritis, loss of eye sight, and other issues may |
| found on animals that have thick fur. The undercoat | | | | occur. These are common with smaller pure bred |
| contains loose fur and dander, which can cause | | | | dogs. |
| allergy attacks in both humans and other animals. | | | | Bichon Frise - Even though this breed of |
| Originally used for hunting because they are small, | | | | hypoallergenic dog has an undercoat, it is very |
| fast, and enjoy finding their prey, terriers are now | | | | springy and will not hold much dander and hair. These |
| considered pets. They do not grow very large and | | | | dogs are small and are usually very happy. They will |
| do not spread allergens around the house like other | | | | need to be groomed in order to maintain their |
| dog breeds. Terriers should be groomed every few | | | | signature 'marshmallow' look. |
| months to prevent allergens from building up on their | | | | These dogs will also have health problems as they |
| coat. | | | | age. |
| Greyhounds - There are many varieties of | | | | If you are considering buying a hypoallergenic dog, |
| greyhounds that you can buy. While greyhounds are | | | | you should find a breed that you will enjoy spending |
| considered fast, they do not like to run long | | | | time with. Smaller breeds are not for everyone. If |
| distances and enjoy sitting with their owner's for long | | | | you are looking for a dog that you can take on trips, |
| periods of time. Since greyhounds have short hair and | | | | take for long walks, or you just want a larger dog, |
| no undercoat, they are a good choice for those with | | | | you may need to take allergy medication or allergy |
| allergies. | | | | shots. While these dogs are called hypoallergenic, this |
| Some greyhounds have allergies of their own, | | | | does not mean that you won't have allergy issues. If |
| however. You will have to monitor the dog once you | | | | you have very bad allergies, then all animals will cause |
| bring it home to see if it is allergic to anything. Great | | | | you to have an allergy attack every once in a while. |
| with children, this dog is a good pet for those who | | | | Depending on the how bad your allergies are will |
| have allergies and who also have a family. | | | | determine the type of dog you should buy. |