| Hypoallergenic dogs are a great solution for would be | | | | the home. Use this on a daily to weekly basis as |
| dog owners that have allergies. Many dog lovers that | | | | needed. |
| thought they would never be able to own a dog | | | | 2. Find a large air purifier that can be used in the main |
| because of the uncontrollable symptoms to pet | | | | areas of the house. Keep the air purifier running at all |
| dander, may not have considered a hypoallergenic | | | | times in order to effectively reduce dander. |
| dog. A small number of dog breeds are considered | | | | Remember to clean the purifier on a regular basis as |
| hypoallergenic, meaning they do not cause allergic | | | | well. |
| reactions, either because they shed only small | | | | 3. Brush your pet 2-3 times a day. Give dogs a bath |
| amounts of hair or because their dog dander is not | | | | at least once a week to remove excess dander. Do |
| allergy producing. | | | | this outside so that dander will not collect in part of |
| Keep in mind that there is no such thing as a | | | | the home. |
| non-allergenic dog or a non-shedding dog, a common | | | | 4. Limit dog access to your sleeping and sitting areas. |
| misconception by some owners with allergy problems | | | | Regularly wash sheets, curtains, pillow covers, table |
| that purchase dogs believing they will be cured of | | | | clothes and any other removable upholstery covers. |
| dog dander issues. | | | | A List of Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds... |
| Although the amount of allergy producing dander will | | | | Afghan Hound |
| be reduced with a hypoallergenic dog, owners still | | | | American Hairless Terrier |
| need to go through a regular routine to ensure that | | | | Basenji |
| pet dander from pet hair is removed from their | | | | Bedlington Terrier |
| environment. It is important to recognize that it isn't | | | | Bichon Frise |
| the pet hair itself causing the allergic reaction, but the | | | | Border Terrier |
| dander that comes off when the dog shedding | | | | Chinese Crested Dog |
| occurs. Dogs that make little to no dander are the | | | | German Shorthaired Pointer |
| dogs that are considered hypoallergenic dogs and will | | | | Greyhound |
| be best suited for a home with someone who is | | | | Italian Greyhound |
| allergy sensitive. | | | | Irish Water Spaniel |
| What Causes Dog Allergies... | | | | King Blue Terrier |
| As previously noted, it is not the actual dog or even | | | | Lhasa Apso |
| the hair of the dog, but the dander that flakes off | | | | Maltese |
| the skin and causes allergies. Unfortunately, this | | | | Mexican Hairless |
| dander can easily be carried throughout the house | | | | Peruvian Ina |
| when it attaches to the hair of the dog, falls onto | | | | Poodles (all) |
| the floor, couches or beds of a home, causing | | | | Portuguese Water Dog |
| potential allergens to be spread throughout the home. | | | | Schnauzers (all) |
| Keep in mind that many humans with allergies will | | | | Shih Tzu |
| make the mistake of buying a hairless dog or a | | | | Yorkshire Terrier |
| short-haired dog thinking they will produce less | | | | Wheaten Terrier |
| allergens than a long-haired breed. This is not always | | | | Whippet |
| the case. In fact, some medium to long-haired dogs | | | | Also, if you have allergies and are considering the |
| produce little to no dander, while other short haired | | | | purchase of a hypoallergenic dog, it might be wise to |
| dogs produce a lot of dander. Remember that all | | | | spend as much time as possible around the dog |
| dogs produce dander, it is just that some produce a | | | | beforehand to see how you will react. By doing so, it |
| great deal less than others. | | | | might save you, and the dog, from the emotional |
| Tips for Reducing Pet Allergens... | | | | turmoil of having to give up your new friend if you |
| 1. Purchase a high suction vacuum that can quickly | | | | find your allergenic reactions too strong. |
| and effectively remove almost all pet dander from | | | | |