Question by coolallosaurus: What kind of dog breeds are good for people with allergies and cats?
I understand that there is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog however, can anyone tell me some breeds that are less likely to trigger allergy attacks? I have asthma and am allergic to dog dander so I am wondering if there is a dog for me. Besides being allergy friendly, the dog should get along with cats. Is there any breed that will work?
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Answer by Vireos
Poodles are less likely to cause an allergic reaction, which is why you see so many designer poodle mutts these days. (Schnoodles, Labradoodle, etc). Also, Bichon Frise are also allergy friendly I believe.
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Yorkie s Maltese Shitzu ect. and hairless dogs
Standard Poodles are less likely to trigger an allergic reaction. You need to train a dog to be good with other animals, but with the Poodle’s high train ability, it’s definitely possible.
Pros:
High train ability
Beautiful
Good watchdogs
Make excellent guide/service dogs
Intelligent
Eager to please
Calmer than the miniature or the toy versions
Hardy/not as fragile as the miniature or the toy
They don’t shed quite as much as other breeds
Cons:
They bark a lot (can be trained not to though)
High maintenance grooming
High prey drive
Need a lot of mental stimulation ie, they need a job for them to do
Can be destructive if bored
Since they are Retrievers, they are mouthy when puppies
Some serious health problems if you get it from a backyard breeder or a puppy mill
Somewhat aloof with strangers
Overall these are great dogs for the right person. They have a very unfortunate reputation for being girly foo foo dogs. Let me tell you, they are NOT feminine dogs, they were bred to retrieve water fowl, so they are more rugged than you may think. A very good friend of mine has two of them, one is a retired service dog, the other is the replacement. He got a lot of crap for the first one and it drove me insane because she is a wonderful dog.
Poodles set me off just as much as labs do. I have asthma and allergies (severe) and there is NO breed that is better than any other for me. They all cause hives. The danger with a designer mutt is that they may have less of the poodle and more of the other breed in them. I just got my dogs, made peace with the fact that I would be feeling miserable for the first three months and dealt with it (nightly benedryl, daily zyrtec, air filters in every room, pet wipe the dog once a week). It really only took me a few months. It took much longer for me to get used to my cats. I wear longsleeves at home so I can cuddle with them on the couch. I have pit bulls. Great with my cats, my kids, low shed factor (which seems to help me more than anything). My great aunt has a poodle that sets me off really bad, but I don’t see her more than once every few months so that is probably why. If you go with a puppy, you want to avoid breeds like jack russell, weimeraner, rat terriers – the breeds that like to hunt and kill small creatures. I would look at maybe the shih tzu? Our neighbors have one and my reaction to her doesn’t seem to be as severe as to their poodle. He’s a real sweetheart. You could try fostering for a purebred rescue or rescue in your area first to see if that breed works with your allergies. Visit various shelters even if you aren’t looking for a shelter dog just to spend time with the various breeds. Wear short sleeves and see if there is a particular breed that makes you breakout less. Personally, I have found it’s just keeping up with the cleaning that makes it completely liveable, but I’m anal about my cleaning anyways. It doesn’t bother me to not allow the cats to sleep on my pillows but have to wash the bedding a few times a week since they sleep at the foot the bed. Our dogs sleep in their dog beds next to our beds on in bed with the boys (who aren’t allergic). Works for me!
Well, this breed might be hard to find, but I heard that it’s good for allergy sufferers and generally good with pets. The Coton de Tulear. Other breeds in the Bichon Family will also probably be very good i your situation.
poodles, bischon frise, american hairless, chinese crested
hi,
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the goal here is to help you figure out what type of dog best suits your personality and lifestyle. The results of the match up will suggest certain breeds.
hope this helps