Non-Allergenic Dog

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If you search the web, you will find lists of dogs that are deemed “non-allergenic.” Studies show that there is no dog that is truly non-allergenic. Even hairless, single coat or non-shedding dogs produce dander. If you are highly allergic to most dogs, avoiding dogs altogether is your wisest choice, for both you and the dog. If you are mildly allergic and are being treated with antihistamines or allergy shots, it might be possible for you to own a dog.

But before you give one a home, you should make several visits to the home of a family that owns the type of dog breed you want. Get close to the dog, smell the dog, pet the dog – you get the idea! It is your responsibility to be absolutely sure you will not react before you provide a dog with a home. Again, remember that no dog is truly non allergenic.

There are two types of dogs that may work for someone who has mild dog allergies and is under the treatment of an allergist. They are hairless and single coated dogs. Talk to your allergist about low allergen dogs before you even visit a local breeder.

To view the personality and care sheets of non-allergenic or low dander dogs, simply click on the Low Allergenic Dogs category.  The following is a list of breeds considered low or non-allergenic:

• Airedale Terrier
• American Hairless Terrier
• Bedlington Terrier
• Bichon Frise
• Chinese Crested – Hairless and Powderpuff
• Coton de Tulear
• Kerry Blue Terrier
• Mexican Hairless (Xoloitzcuintle)
• Peruvian Inca Orchid (Hairless)
• Poodles
• Portuguese Water Dog
• Schnauzer
• Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
• West Highland White Terrier