Is there such a thing as a "Hypoallergenic" Dog???

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Is there such a thing as a "Hypoallergenic" Dog???The term is used a lot, but is there really such a dog???

With allergies its not the fur that the person is allergic to its the dander right?

So, if a "non-shedding" breed of dog were to have dry skin for some reason or another, that dog would have more dander, so wouldn't that bring on the owner's allergies???

(A lot of people think that bathing a dog would make less dander, but if done too much, that makes the dog's skin dryer.)

-glamourjunkie
Hypoallergenic just means less allergenic--not "non-shedding". However, people often use the two synonomously, which is incorrect.

-psychobelle
yes there is such thing ...and now the new designer dogs are bred with poodles to make them hypo!! ..so anything like a poodle ..labradoddle .,goldenoodle doxiedoddle all those are considered hypo

-jodiprossr
There are some breeds that are known to be hypoallergic dogs.

here is a link to a list of dogs.

http://sweet-lucys.com/allergybreeds.html

-Justme
Yes I have one it is a Bichon Frise. Super Cute you would love them. They are white and similar to a poodle but not as skinny looking. My dog is full size at 12lbs.

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