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Hypoallergenic dog breed

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  • 24-01-2011 5:11pm
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    duploelabs
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    Hi Folks,

    Want to inquire about the above. I'm really keen to get a dog. Having grown up breeding Labradors and loving dogs in general, and now with a two year old girl who could do with a pal. I'm really interested in getting a hound. My problem is my partner/baby momma/latest squeeze (the latter gets a great reaction) is very allergic to dogs. She flares up anytime she's round my dad's or sister's dog.
    So my question is, any recommendations of hypoallergenic dogs from people who are allergic to normal dogs? Also any recommendations for cross-breeds, like labrodoodle? also with the latter are there any breeders out there willing to lend us a puppy (or at least spend time around it) so the missus can test if she flares up to the pup or not?
    Any advice?

    TIA


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    lilsis
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    Hey afraid I don't really know anything about dogs etc. and maybe you've already seen this stuff but here's a wiki page with examples of dogs that shouldn't be allergens and then some advice about how to prevent allergies etc.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypoallergenic_dog_breed

    Hope it helps.


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    memomy
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    This link may help somewhat.

    http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/allergy.htm

    My Partner suffers from very bad asthma and would usually react quite badly to being around dogs for a period of time. However we own a Maltese which is considered non allergic and he doesn’t suffer in any way because of her as she is non shed.


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    Shanao
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    First off, you need to be extremely careful when you're searching for a hypoallergenic breed. The poodle is about the best of all breeds known to be hypoallregenic, but if you're looking at crossbreeds you'll have to be cautious about it. A cross between a lab and a poodle sounds like a good idea, but in truth, there's no guarantee that its going to by hypoallregenic. The pups are just as likely to have the lab coat, and shed, as they are to have the poodle coat.
    People who suffer allergic reactions to dogs, are most likely allergic to the protein in the dogs saliva amd dander (same for cats).
    I would advise you to stay away from dogs like bichon crosses and the like that breeders claim are hypoallrgenic. Once again, no guarantee, and the labradoodle is the only crossbreed purposefully bred, the yochons and maltichons are nothing more than puppy farmers and backyard breeders ways of making money. A lot of these breeders will claim their dogs are hypoallergenic, please dont fall into the trap of believing them.
    As you said you were looking for a hound, i assume its an athletic, active dog you're looking for? If that's the case, then did you know that the standard poodle (also the 2nd most intelligent breed of dog) is actually a retriever? They're very active and love swimming.


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    duploelabs
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    Exactly why we want to stay away from cross-breeds as you don't know the percentage of each strain is in a dog (remember I used to breed labs). Poodles I've experiences from being bad tempered, and irish water spaniels are hell to train


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    dreamgirl18
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    Obama has a Portuguese Water Dog - one of the reasons they went with this breed is that they are supposed to be hypoallergenic (one of his daughters has allergies).
    Also an intelligent, active breed that make good companions.


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    carraghsgem
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    if i discovered any of us were allergic it would be bedlington terriers for me :)


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    The Sweeper
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    Shanao wrote: »
    The pups are just as likely to have the lab coat, and shed, as they are to have the poodle coat.

    Just had to quote this for truth.

    Labradoodles either have the shedding lab coat, or have the poodle coat, and that coat takes WORK. You need to either learn to clip your labradoodle, or commit to the money it takes to have the dog groomed, so beware - either you sign up to a shedding dog that your missus will be allergic to, or a hypoallergenic dog that needs to see the groomers once a month or you need to learn to use a clippers.


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    liquoriceall
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    My 2 cents! The soft coated wheaten terrier so much fun and pretty and rugged!


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    bullylover
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    hey, i heard there is no way of making sure a specific breed is hypoallergenic. Its usually not the actually hair that causes the problems its the dead skin and the dogs saliva.
    Poodles do have a different protein in them (as far as i know the same protein thats in egg white:/) and from my experience with poodles they are lovely dogs, very affectionite and super easy to train. Poodles get very attached to their owners and as some people beleive they just must bring there dog with to the bathroom you can understand how they could get a lil possesive. If you treat a poodle like a dog you will get a great dog. We have a mini poodle in my stables and she is jst deadly, shes a show poodle but loves rolling in the puddles and muck heep! Her owner loves her very much but lets her be a dog.
    Chinese Chrested (hairless dogs) still give some people reactions, so i guess what im saying is get tested to see what exactly you are allergic too, hair, saliva or proteins in the dead skin and work from there!:)


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    x Purple Pawprints x
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    Hi OP,

    I'm not 100% sure about this but I have heard that Samoyed hair is hypoallergenic. I know a girl who used it for hamster bedding. :) Definitely look into it.

    Good luck finding your pooch :D


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    ABajaninCork
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    Shih Tzu are quite good as well. But be prepared for daily brushing and groomer bills!:D Very good with children as well.


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    toadfly
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    I'm guessing you dont want a small dog but Yorkies dont shed. Can be narky enough with kids though so maybe not such a good idea.

    You're best bet might be to go the rescue route, get a young dog that has been socialised/fostered around kids. All rescues will let you spend time with the dog before committing to adopting so you will know for definite if the dog affects your partner and child.


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    bullylover
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    It's not the breed of dog and what coat it has shed or non shed. You have to know what you are actually allergic too. The hair, skin or saliva.
    Start there and the you will have a better idea of what breeds suit you.


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