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.
