info My son is into his alergy shots over 6 months soon. Looking for any personal info anyone has on dogs that are easy on the allergies. Trying to find a breed that he likes and works. I know a poodle would be a shoe in but he has no love for the breed and chihuahuas and small breeds are out.

I am seeking to resque as well.....


just looking to gain a little info.

how about great danes..not much fur!

weepingwall said:

Beautiful. I will look up the breed!

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

Great Danes are HUGE, Muse.

You know what they say - big dog, big POO to pick up.

CarrieMpls said:

Yikes... but safer against coyotes and good for long walks which we love here. Just looking into the matter. Finding the right pooch for this familyis going to be a very long term project.

lists are useless to Muse edit
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Mach said:

Those are some silly made-up names!

CarrieMpls said:

No they are all the rage.. designer dogs. Crooses between 2 breeds.
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Muse2NOPharaoh said:

I know, but the folks naming them are silly!

I have a schnoodle!

See what that sounds like?

CarrieMpls said:

I used to have a Gerlden Sheptriever

Yeah, I have seen the lists... was looking for personal experiences more. We had great success with chihuahuas. She just couldnt sleep in his bed.

Little man has taken 4 shots a week for 6 months now. I want the brave little soldier to narrow it down as time goes by and I cant take him to a shelter... We have to mix him with one animal only for success.

CarrieMpls said:

Orange County folk do! I laugh in their faces too!

CarrieMpls said:

I know

I have a friend that has 2 stunning Labradoodles

Hypoallergenic dog breeds


American Hairless Terrier
Basenji
Bedlington Terrier
Bergamasco
Bichon Frisé
Bolognese
Border Terrier
Bouvier des Flandres
Cairn Terrier
Cavachon
Cavapoo These are not breeds
Chacy Ranior
Chinese Crested
Cockapoo Not a breed
Coton De Tulouire
Doodleman Pinscher Not a breed
Fox Terrier (Wire)
Giant Schnauzer
Hairless Khala
Bichon Havanais
Irish Water Spaniel
Italian Greyhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Kerry Blue Terrier
Labradoodle Not a breed
Lagotto Romagnolo
Lhasa Apso
Löwchen
Maltese
Maltipoo Not a breed
Miniature Littlefield Sheepdog
Miniature Poodle
Miniature Schnauzer
Native American Indian Dog
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Portuguese Water Dog
Puli
Schnoodle
Shepadoodle
Shichon (Shih Tzu / Bichon mix) These are not breeds
Shih Tzu
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Standard Poodle
Standard Schnauzer
Tibetan Terrier
Toy Poodle
West Highland White Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Yorkshire Terrier

There are no guarantees that mixed dogs will inherit the hair/shedding traits of the participating breeds. Also, sadly most of the time people who are allergic to dogs aren't allergic to the hair but to the mites in the dogs' skin. So unless the child is tested and treated for the appropriate allergy, there are absolutely no guarantees.
Then I'd also say that most of the breeds above require regular maintenance that you cannot provide yourself unless you're an experienced groomer, all the schnauzers, poodles, bichons and terriers require this type of care.

Off the top of my head, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Basenji are no-no's cos they're both decidedly untrustworthy around children.

Designer dogs my ASS, it's all just attempts at making bastard breeding appealing to make people buy them and so earn more money. There are enough unwanted dogs that are pure breds, the world doesn't need uncontrolled breeding of crosses added to it.

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

I have a westie - great intelligent little dog

I raised and showed Dobes - same for them

groomed and showed Bichon Frisé - nice little dogs with great personalities

owned a Bouvier des Flandres - OH THE POWER

if I were to go out today and gain another dog It would be a greyhound resuceretired racer or an Italian Greyhound based on the reading up I have done on both breeds over the past 3 yrs

Teacher said:

Actually, the breed is "Coton de Tulear."

My sister has one of these. I've always been allergic to dogs, but Bella (the dog) can even lick my face and I don't have any allergic reaction.

Very pretty dogs, nice temperament, high energy. They're small, though -- which means lots of trips outside. (Small dog = small bladder.)
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Genesia said:

Nah, they don't need to go outside more often than other dogs. They don't accumulate as much urine as big dogs naturally, it's all in relation to their size. If they can't hold it in for awhile it's just lack of training.

Teacher said:

I know you are very right about mixed breeds so they are out. We did test and are being specifically treated. Huge bummer on the Basenjis as they dont affect him. This is the sort of stuff I am looking for thank you. Gives me more to go on then a list. Once I isolate a breed I will take Anthony to socialize with the animal and will know in no time if it works for him.

Genesia said:

My bad, I thought it was spelled that way.

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

Once you isolate a breed you can take hair and skin samples from it and test on Anthony, that way you'll be as sure as you can ever be.

Genesia said:

Good info I'll look into it.

See, each individual is a little different but I have had good luck with talking to others with allergies in deciding weather or not to even visit a home based on the breed they have on hand.

Mach said:

I am inclined to consider that too... It is likely that once my decision is made I will aquire an adult rescue. My family rescues pit bulls. and both dogs even though severly abused by their original owners are they most delightful animals. I need to be responsible though and feel it is unsafe to do so for my home.

How about this fella?

On my recent trip to Ireland i stopped off at my uncles place. Its like Noahs ark. Not sure of his name but he's really friendly (the dog not my uncle).

Teacher said:

How do you go about that? Just backcomb a section?

Im actually trying to save myself a little bit too... the animals I will be seeing will be seeking a home after being left to be killed. I am a bleeding heart and it will KILL me to have to walk away from an animal I fall for if it proves to strong an allergin for him.

Electrostar said:

Well hello love! How cute is that fellow! ( The dog not you! )

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

Yeah, you just take some hair and scrape some skin flakes off and put it in a plastic bag. If it proves too expensive to make an allergen out of it you can ask the shelter or whatever to comb the dog some (which will get both hair and skin off) and then Anthony gets to touch it a lot, testing little by little like putting it next to his skin, breathe in it etc...
One last thing, what food the dog eats and what shampoo is used also have MAJOR impact on how much the dog sheds. If you like to discuss it more, PM me cos I think I'll bore the genpop to tears

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

Teacher said:

Shampoo is a major factor as a person may be allergic to the shampoo residue
( or any other pet product put on animal ) then the dog itself

even the flea and tick meds

i hear snakes make great pets too....



not too many allergies there