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Hypoallergenic Dog
Hypoallergenic dog is best for Allergy suffers because of their coat type or absence of fur or absence of a gene that produces a certain protein, so they produce fewer allergens. There are many types of Hypoallergenic Dog.
Some dog breeds have been promoted as hypoallergenic dogs, such as the, Afghan Hound and the Yorkshire Terrier whose coat (hair) does not shed and is the same pH as human hair creating no dander.
The following are sometimes good choices for those who have allergies, because some of these dogs do not shed their hair or shed very little.
- American Hairless Terrier
- Airedale Terrier
- Basenji
- Bedlington Terrier
- Bichon Frise
- Bolognese
- Border Terrier
- Cairn Terrier
- Chinese Crested (hairless)
- Havanese
- Kerry Blue Terrier
- Maltese
- Miniature Schnauzer
- Portuguese Water Dog
- Puli
- Shih-Tzu
- Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
- Spanish Water Dog
- Standard Poodle
- Standard Schnauzer
- Tibetan Terrier
- Toy Poodle
- West Highland White Terrier
- Wirehaired Fox Terrier
- Yorkshire Terrier
Hypoallergenic dogs still produce allergens, but because of their coat type or absence of fur or absence of a gene that produces a certain protein, typically produce fewer allergens than others of the same species. However, no canine is known to be completely nonallergenic.
Hypoallergenic is a term used by advertisers (based on the Greek prefix hypo meaning "below normal" or "slightly") and first used in a cosmetics campaign in 1953. So far, public authorities in no country provide an official certification that an item must undergo before being described as hypoallergenic. The cosmetic industry has been trying for years to establish an industry standard for use of the term.
Keep in mind that all dogs may carry small amounts of allergens or can pick up natural allergens in their fur when they go outside. To keep the allergy risk low even among hypoallergenic breeds, you should bath and groom as frequently as your vet or authorities on the breed suggest. (If a hypoallergenic dog's skin gets too dry from too much bathing, it makes flake and cause allergic reactions) If your family is super sensitive to pet hair you should be careful about having your pet groomed by a groomer with other breeds in the shop. To reduce the amount of loose hair on the dog, specify to your groomer that your dog should be rinsed after being clipped. (Most groomers bathe before clipping in order not to expose their clipper blades to harmful skin oils) Many groomers also spray a dog with a perfume after bathing which many asthmatics and allergy sufferers are allergic to. If this could be a concern for you ask your groomer in advance not to use any perfumes or colognes on your dog.
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