| There are many people who would like a dog but | | | | Scottish terrier which has a very similar coat. |
| cant because they are allergic to the dog hair others | | | | Hunting dogs are often the breeds which seem to |
| don't want to have to clean up dog hair up every | | | | have non shedding hair these breeds include poodles, |
| day. Although people tend to think all dog hair is the | | | | terriers and spaniels. These are all ideal if you don't |
| same, it does vary between breeds and some dog | | | | want a dog that leaves plenty of hair lying around. |
| hair is a great deal shorter than others. These dogs | | | | Greyhounds are also ideal as they have very short |
| tend not to shed their hair which makes them ideal | | | | hair and although the shed it is very rarely and you |
| pets for allergy sufferers and people with very clean | | | | will not really notice. Maltese dogs are ideal dogs for |
| houses. | | | | smaller environments as they are so small. Although |
| Although non shedding dogs are thought of to be | | | | they have very long hair which is very unusual with |
| ideal for allergy sufferers there will still be a | | | | non hair shedding dogs the hair does not shed and as |
| proportion of people who still can't have a dog. | | | | long as it is groomed regularly there will be no |
| These breeds of dogs are more likely to be suited to | | | | problems. |
| these homes though; the best way to find out is to | | | | Just because you have an allergy doesn't mean you |
| spend time with the dog beforehand. If you can be | | | | have to stop enjoying having a dog, with some |
| around the dog without any reaction occurring then | | | | research you will be able to find the breeds which are |
| this is a good sign and you may be ok to have the | | | | suited best to you. You can still enjoy having a pet |
| dog. | | | | with no worries that your dog will make you ill. There |
| American hairless terriers are ideal for people with | | | | are several different breeds to choose from and you |
| allergies as they are classed as a hairless breed; they | | | | won't be limited to one or two breeds. If you |
| are born with incredibly short fuzzy hair. After a while | | | | research well and talk to a vet or dog breeder they |
| the hair falls out leaving the dog with no hair at all. | | | | will be able to advice on the best dog for you. If you |
| Although these are great if you are looking for a non | | | | are worried that the dog will cause you problems |
| hair shedding dog they do need special care to | | | | then you can arrange to spend time with the dog, as |
| ensure they are kept warm in winter and cool in | | | | you will not want to get attached to the dog and |
| summer. Another good bred is a Schnauzer as it has | | | | then have to give it back. |
| a wiry coat and sheds very occasionally as does a | | | | |