How to determine if cross-breed dog is allergy friendly?I had a bichon who passed away a few months ago and am starting to consider getting another dog. Problem is, I'm allergic to most breeds. I'm not ready to get another bichon - I loved the last one too much to get a "replacement" for her - and I'm not the biggest fan of purebred poodles, so I'm a bit stuck when considering options.
I'd love to be able to get a rescue or mutt this time around, and have have been thinking about poodle- or bichon- mixes. I am worried, however, about the allergy issue. Is there any type of "rule of thumb" for mixes that indicates whether they will be as allergy-friendly as the parent? Alternatively, is there any way to test a dog for allergy-friendliness (since I think the allergies are to dander, not hair)? I don't want to bring a dog home and find out I'm allergic to it - too emotionally stressful for both parties involved.
Thanks for any insight you can provide. It's much appreciated.
-JenV
If you have an idea of other breeds that you are able to tolerate with your allergies, then my first step would be not to visit a shelter, but to look up breed-specific rescue programs in you area. These dogs need homes just as badly (and sometimes even worse) than those in shelters. Suprisingly enough, many of these full-bred dogs were actually "rescued" from death in a shelter, where there was no one to adopt them despite the fact that they were purebred dogs. Best of luck in your search!
-OntarioGreys
This article talks about ways to test you reaction to various dogs, even though several breeds are low dander some people will react more to one breed that another so it is important the test before getting the dog
http://members.aol.com/ahterrier/allergies.html
-Dragonfry
I'm with the first answer, check out the rescue people in your area that have breeds your interested in. The problem is not the dog but your allergy to them. So you need to to be the one tested, and the easiest test is a short run with the dog either in your home or at a neutral location without other pets. If you suffer a reaction then its not the dog for you. Since there are a million variables on why any particular dog might make you react, such as food they eat, their personal biology, shampoo and the environment they came from. Since there is really no such thing as a hypo allergic dog you just have to fine the one that fits you. Good luck
-sniffydogs
I would skip it entirely. There are no dogs that are completely hypoallergenic. Some people can have nasty reactions to even the saliva, which is pretty hard to stop. As a rule of thumb, I'd say no to hybrids and designer dogs. No one can guarantee what is in the mix. Puggles are basically Pugs and Beagles, two bad allergy dogs. Labradoodles/Goldendoodles shed terribly. I have a daughter who is a severe asthmatic. Personally she will never own a dog as she doesn't want to deal with the shots, meds and side effects. You can develop allergies too.
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