hypoallergenic pooch?

[MuddyRedneck]

hey everyone, i was wondering if i could bother yall for ideas on a hypo allergenic pooch for my girlfriend. she really wants a puppy and i know most terriers and she says poodles are hypo allergenic? but im wondering if im missin any, id like to get her a small terrier cause i have a large black lab myself and dont want him playin to rough since hes only a pup to.

thanks for the ideas

[toxic.kitten]

This may help you out a little bit:

Hypoallergenic dog breed - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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[MuddyRedneck]

yeah i read that, thanks lol i was confused on the mutts part tho, cause theres this cute toy poodle/chiuauah but not sure how her allergies would deal with it. cause shes fine around my dog for periods of time just not extended periods of time

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[StephanieH]

There is no true hypo-allergenic dog. Some breeds have less allergens. You could always go hairless
Poodles don't have undercoat, so they don't shed and some people with allergies do better with that breed. Get a standard poodle and it could play just fine with your lab. Don't get any of the doodle hybrids. They are mixed and people will tell you they are hypo- allergenic. They are'nt because they have undercoat since they are bred to labs and goldens. Most of those "breeders" don't test their stock either for genetic problems. If your girlfriend isn't bothered by your lab, then get another lab.

Steph

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[MuddyRedneck]

well she has reactions after a few days, like 3 days and shes all stuffy and miserable (found that out last weekend and she made me miserable) lol, she really wants a standerd poodle but i think her house is alittle small which was why i was thinkin terrier cause i know those things are tough little boogers

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[LooseAFur]

Like Stephanie said there are no true non hypoallergenic dogs. However anything mixed with a poodle is your best bet. For instance we have a Malte-poo(Maltese/Poodle). Their coat is more like human hair than fur.

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[ScubaRyan]

I get congested/itchy/hives from either the hair (congested) or itchy/hives (salvia) from a lot of dogs. My family has a toy poodle, and when he was young he was a nice dog, but as he got older he started to growl and is real fiesty, not sure if its the breed or what, but every toy poodle i've met has anger issues. He needs to be muzzled for haircuts as well. He'll be nice one minute and angry another minute. I do believe he has some disorder!


They were just playing here, but he gets worse than that ;p

I bought a mini-schnauzer and he's an awesome little terrier. His coat and salvia don't bother me at all. If she wants a bigger dog, you could go with a giant schnauzer if she finds them good and doesn't react to them. The best way to see if she'll react is to find a breeder to be able to interact with them.

Good luck!

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[Rachel SS]

I just want to reiterate on something - there are no HYPOallergenic animals. Maybe science some day down the road can make cat dander not irritate people, but there's no such thing.

Dogs with more course, "wirey" hair are less likely to bother people's allergies.

Either she can get on allergy medication, allergy shots, or not get a pup.

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[ScubaRyan]

Originally Posted by Rachel SS

I just want to reiterate on something - there are no HYPOallergenic animals. Maybe science some day down the road can make cat dander not irritate people, but there's no such thing.

Dogs with more course, "wirey" hair are less likely to bother people's allergies.

Either she can get on allergy medication, allergy shots, or not get a pup.

Both my dogs are classified as "hypoallergenic", wether or not people believe there is such a thing, neither bother my allergies. Other dogs do make me itchy/give me hives, but there is certainly a difference; not just with the coat, but also with their saliva.

His gf needs to deal with the lab regardless, so allergy medicine would be the best course of action for him.

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[Coffee Succubus]

Most small dogs have "personality disorders".
I like to call them labotamized idiots... Lmao.

You could try a Chinese Crested. They're pretty much hairless, and the hair they do have is like human hair and doesn't shed. Like most small dogs, they can have their issues too... And jacked up teeth.


I think they're adorable.

EDIT:
Found a link telling you about them!
Hemp Dog Collar | Everything Dog

"Temperament: Chinese Cresteds are playful, gentle, biddable, and sensitive. They are devoted to family, and are also good with other dogs, pets and strangers."

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[Rachel SS]

Originally Posted by ScubaRyan

Both my dogs are classified as "hypoallergenic", wether or not people believe there is such a thing, neither bother my allergies. Other dogs do make me itchy/give me hives, but there is certainly a difference; not just with the coat, but also with their saliva.

His gf needs to deal with the lab regardless, so allergy medicine would be the best course of action for him.

You can build up "antibodies" to your dogs dander but they can just as easily bother someone else's allergies. So no, you do NOT have hypoallergenic dogs. They just don't bother your allergies.

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[Nehushtan]

i second the vote for mini schnauzers. that's what we've got. my partner is allergic to almost all dogs but has never had any problem with our schnauzer, and she's an awesome dog. maybe see if there's a way to trial-run it for a week or so and see how the allergies hold up? i've certainly heard the "saliva" theory, but i think some people really are just allergic to dog fur etc. schnauzers, poodles, and other wire-hair dogs may be fine. get ready for terrier stubborn-ness though.

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[stealthk7gsxr]

my fiance wanted a dog... but i knew who would be training... walking.. feeding... cleaning... the pooch
so i went back to jared's and got some earings.... havent heard nothin bout no dog in almost a year
only reptiles are allowed in my house

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[ScubaRyan]

Originally Posted by Rachel SS

You can build up "antibodies" to your dogs dander but they can just as easily bother someone else's allergies. So no, you do NOT have hypoallergenic dogs. They just don't bother your allergies.

I never said they were hypoallergenic, I just stated they're listed as hypoallergenic and they don't bother me. If somebody with an allergy asked what kind of dog would you recommend to look at, I would still say to search for a "hypoallergenic" dog. They're dogs that usually don't shed or shed very little, and have wirey hair. Regardless of what a dog is labeled, it is best to actually go to a breeders house, or a friend with that type of dog so you can play with the dog and see how it makes you react.

If somebody was deathly allergic to dogs, like my dad is with cats, I wouldn't suggest any dog for that type of person; however if all they get is itchy/hives/congested and they really want a dog then those types of symptoms can be treated with allergy medicine/shots that has been stated.


Terriers are very stubborn! Mine loves to destroy "undestroyable" toys. Those black and red kongs, whichever one is stronger stand no chance...within 5 minutes it was in half!

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[Rachel SS]

If someone has allergies they should see how they react to a dog with course "hair" like a terrier, or not have a dog, or be prepared for stuffy noses/itchy eyes/hives.

The entire "hypoallergenic pet" term irritates me.

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[ScubaRyan]

Originally Posted by Rachel SS

If someone has allergies they should see how they react to a dog with course "hair" like a terrier, or not have a dog, or be prepared for stuffy noses/itchy eyes/hives.

The entire "hypoallergenic pet" term irritates me.

I agree with you on they should definitely see how they react and either get medicine, or not get a dog if there's a reaction. A breed that works for 1 person, could very well not work with another.

I view "hypoallergenic" more as a category that allows people with allergies to quickly search through breeds that are known to do well with people with allergies. I don't think i've seen a site yet that lists hypoallergenic without a disclaimer stating something along the lines of everybodys allergies are different and to interact with the breed of choice prior to buying.

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[Sita]

she really wants a standerd poodle but i think her house is alittle small which was why i was thinkin terrier

Terriers have way more energy and drive than poodles, which means they need more walks/playtime/run-around-like-crazy-time than poodles. Just because your house is smaller, doesn't equal getting a smaller dog. I've seen so many people believe that myth, than wonder why their tiny terrier is acting like a holy terror - chewing on furniture, biting at owners, etc. It's because they have too much energy for a small place.

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[RevMojo]

I can personally vouch for the no such thing as hypoallerginic thing. I've never met a dog that I wasn't allergic to. Get her a herp if she needs a hypo allergenic pet.

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[nitram]

i agree with revmojo. get her a leopard or a crested gecko, those are cute.

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[Ophiophilia]

Get her an Argentine Tegu. They're big enough to be small dogs, hypo-allergenic and you can walk them on a leash

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