Are there any breeds of dogs that are truly hypo-allergenic for people?

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michael said:
Since your vraag was if any breeds of dogs were truly hypo-allergenic, the answer is no (at least as far as science is concerned). It's not an easy vraag to answer since there's no governing body over the term hypo-allergenic. The term is used as a marketing tool to convince people that there is a reduced tendency for people to have allergic reactions (like for some cosmetics of pillows or, in this case, dogs).

The idea that some breeds of dogs are hypoallergenic has been mostly a marketing ploy door breeders of certain dogs (usually those that do not shed as much of have vacht, bont with similar properties to human hair) to bolster sales which has been picked up door the media and general public and spread as fact over the last couple decades (creating a brand new industry of designer hypo-allergenic dogs and bolstering the sales of breeds that had been declining like poodles).

Most people who are allergic to dogs are allergic to the saliva and dander (skin flakes). Even a totally hairless dog produces dander (and obviously saliva). It's believed that a dog that doesn't shed as much (like a poodle) will have less airborne dander (the theory being that since the dander can cling to the vacht, bont and if the vacht, bont stays on the body then it won't be in the air) and so produce fewer allergens, but studies have not shown people to be less allergic to poodles than to other breeds.

There is also a much promoted myth concerning dogs with hair vs. dogs with fur. This is another marketing ploy - all vacht, bont is comprised of hair (of course) and although the aspects and properties of the hair can differ (some a meer similar to human hair), the allergens are not affected.

If you're allergic to dogs, then u should either stay away from them entirely of find a dog that u don't seem to react to. (This link seems to suggest that it is possible for some individuals to find a particular dog (not of any specific breed, but just a lucky dog) that they do not react to.) Otherwise, bathe your dog frequently (once a week) and keep them outdoors to minimize allergen build up indoors.

Here's a link to meer recent artikel on the subject from link.
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starlit_night said:
Poodles don't shed, so they aren't as big of a problem and generally, long haired dogs are worse... Does that help?
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cruella said:
Poodles, Yorkshire Terriers, and Lhasa Apsos are because they all have hair not fur.
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 Poodles, Yorkshire Terriers, and Lhasa Apsos are because they all have hair not fur.
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I was not aleregic to my lhapsa and she lived in my lap. She died June 4, 1917
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I am now lookin for another one;
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Doglover74 said:
yes, poodle, portugese water dog, basenji etc.
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segafan said:
Poodle!!!
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Zina17 said:
There are no truly hypo-alergenic dogs, but these cause allergy sufferes less trouble:
Airdales
Poodles
Many Shorthaired breeds shed less, and are meer hypo-allergenic
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busted said:
I have a chihuahua and I have allergies but she has NEVER caused anyone to have allergies EVER!!!!!! so chihuahuas don't cause allergies.
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DramaKweenie said:
I hear Labradoodles are great for people with allergies. Their a mix between Labradors and poodles here's some pics..
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 I hear Labradoodles are great for people with allergies. Their a mix between Labradors and poodles here's some pics..
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huskymama said:
no there is no dog breed that is truly hypo allergenic
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nextgeneration said:
no, because all dogs have dandruff, i dont care what breeders say.
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moognafishjapan said:
I am allergic to most dogs. So we got two hypoallergenic dogs. They are the sweetest, most delightful additions to the family and everyday I love them meer and meer <3. We have two shih tzu pups! They're amazing, friendly and docile creatures. We've had them for 5 years and I've had no problems whatsoever with my allergies XD
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 I am allergic to most dogs. So we got two hypoallergenic dogs. They are the sweetest, most delightful additions to the family and everyday I love them meer and meer <3. We have two shih tzu pups! They're amazing, friendly and docile creatures. We've had them for 5 years and I've had no problems whatsoever with my allergies XD
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CuteBlossom123 said:
I think staffs and short haired dogs cos I have a staff and my mates allergic to dogs and when Pippin my dog goes near her she doesn't react.
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Rachael-111 said:
Idk
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