Hypoallergenic Dogs
They're Nothing To Sneeze At!
For dog lovers with bad allergies, hypoallergenic dogs may be the answer to your problems. Many dog lovers have gone for years without having their favorite furry friends around, simply because the dander from the dog coat causes them uncontrollable allergy symptoms. Unfortunately many of these potential owners didn’t know about dog breeds that are considered hypoallergenic, either because they shed only small amounts of hair or because their dog dander is not allergy producing.
What Causes Dog AllergiesIt isn’t the dog itself or even the hair of the dog that causes allergies in some humans, but the dander that flakes off of the skin. Often this dander is carried over onto the dog hair that falls onto the floor, couches or beds of a home, but it is still the dander, not the hair that causes the allergies. With this in mind some humans with allergies will mistake their allergies as coming from the hair and will think that a hairless dog or a short-haired dog will produce less allergens than a long-haired dog. This simply is not the case. There are many medium to long-haired breeds that produce little to no dander, while there are some short haired breeds that produce a lot of dander. Remember that all dogs produce dander, it is just that some produce a great deal less than others.
Tips for Reducing Pet Allergens
- Get an air purifier that can be used in the main areas of the house. Use the purifier at all times in order to effectively reduce dander.
- Find a high suction vaccum that will remove almost all pet dander from the home. Use this on a regular basis.
- Limit all dog access to your sleeping areas as well as your sitting areas.
- Regularly wash sheets, curtains, pillow covers, table clothes and any other removable upholstery covers.
- Brush dog twice a day. Give bath at least once a week to remove excess dander.
A Hypoallergenic Dog Breed List...
Afghan Hound American Hairless Terrier Basenji Bedington Terrier Bichon Frise Border Terrier Chinese Crested Dog German Shorthaired Pointer Greyhound Italian Greyhound Irish Water Spaniel King Blue Terrier Lhasa Apso Maltese Mexican Hairless Peruvian Ina Poodles(all) Portuguese Water Dog Schnauzers (all) Shih Tzu Yorkshire Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet
Keep in mind that there is no such thing as allergy free dogs, or a non shedding dog, which is a misconception by some owners who purchase them believing they will be free of worry regarding their allergy problems. In conjunction with purchasing a hypoallergenic dog, potential owners can also go through a regular routine to ensure that pet dander from pet hair is removed from their environment. Remember that is isn’t necessarily the pet hair itself, but the dander that comes off when the dog shedding occurs, which causes the allergy. Some breeds will make little to no dander, and these are the dogs that are considered hypoallergenic dogs and will be best suited for a home with someone who is allergy sensitive.
If you’ve found a pup that you’ve fallen in love with, it might be wise to spend as much time as possible with him before you commit to bringing him home. That way you can check for any allergic reactions before you both become too attached.
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