Hypoallergenic dog breeds are the most suitable for people who are allergic to dog dander and fur. Some of the more popular hypoallergenic dog breeds include terrier, basenji, bichon frise, poodle, chinese crested, greyhound, havanese, irish water spaniel, and shih tzu.
While they do produce some dander, the dander of hypoallogenic dogs is little enough to create minimal discomfort for those who come in contact with them. There are many breeds of hypoallergenic dog. Many of them are miniatures or toys that have lots of energy and may have difficult temperaments for the more sedate dog owner.
Nonetheless, even the allergic dog owner can follow a few simple steps to limit discomfort and enjoy your life with your furry companion. These tips will also generally apply to any household welcoming a new dog into its family, especially the hypoallergenic dog breeds.
A new dog (no matter how old) may well be frightened during its first hours and days in your house. Hypoallergenic dog breeds tend to be a bit more nervous than others. It may not welcome human contact at first, so you should refrain from handling them too much the first few days. Be attentive, but don’t smother them with affection. Let them acclimate to their new house. Just let your new dog roam around the house, sniff the furniture, and find its way around.
When your new hypoallergenic dog becomes accustomed to its new surroundings, begin a grooming routine to reduce the amount of dander and fur that might otherwise settle on your furniture, carpets, and clothing. In addition to reducing your danger of allergic reactions, regular brushing will reduce matting and knots that make your hypoallergenic dog uncomfortable and unattractive. A steel comb with wide teeth will help untangle knots and trap loose hair. It’s important not to let your hypoallergenic dog’s skin get too dry with all the brushing and grooming. You can find products at the pet store or through your veterinarian that will help reduce skin problems.
Giving your hypoallergenic dog plenty of exercise will also reduce your risk of allergic reaction. First, the fresh air will help keep its fur free of dander. Second, when your dog is tired and sleeps all night, it will be less likely to want your company while you sleep, spending less time on your bed to leave dander and fur on your bedspread and sheets. Regular, frequent cleaning of your sheets and bedspread will also reduce your discomfort.
Make sure your hypoallergenic dog has a special place of its own to sleep, day and night. A soft bed or an old blanket will give them a warm, secure spot for sleeping. Wash their pet bed often so that dander and fur don’t build up to a dangerous level where it can easily transfer to your carpet or clothing.
You can’t avoid some allergens from being present in your home, even with a hypoallergenic dog breed, so it’s important to keep your home well-vacuumed and clean at all times to maintain your good health as well.
Regular grooming is perhaps more important for hypoallergenic dog breeds than for others, especially when you have allergies to your baby. Even dogs with short hair need regular professional grooming. For people with allergies, monthly baths are a must! This will not only protect you from allergies, but it will assure your hypoallergenic dog a long, happy, healthy life.
Remember that even hypoallergenic dog breeds can still cause allergy attacks now and then. Be sure you visit your doctor when you get your dog and continue to follow your personal preventive routine to prevent serious problems with your allergies.
Abhishek Agarwal
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9 Responses
2012 May 16
Isnt this so sad but there is nothing i can do about it?
My friend up the street got a beagle puppy about 9 years ago. Then when the dog bailey was about 3 or 4years old they found out there oldest daughter was allergic but they couldnt bare to give her away so they kept her as a outside dog. She has a really good garage to sleep in a crate the garage is really warm so its not like she freezes in there or gets too hot in the summer. That isnt the sad part……………….but this is. So about 2 years ago they got a yorkiepoo because it is hypoallergic.(now dont yell at me they were the one how bought a mixed breed from a breeder not me) Now this little yorkiepoo name is LuLu. Now LuLu gets to be inside, her owners dont even like her to go outside during the cold months so they use pee pads for her. She getts groomed every 2months gets to go on walks and even rides in a bike trailer during the summer. And during one trip the family went Rv in there trailer and they brought LuLu but not Bailey. I can understand because of there daugher but I am sure there was some way they could have brought her. But this last summer I babysat Bailey because LuLu was somewhere else. I realized that her fur was really oily and dirty and felt really weird and her nails were really long. She was for sure not as well kept as LuLu.
That is what I hate is that this is their first dog gets ok treatment, while the newest dog gets the royal treatment
what are your thoughts on this true story
they arent abusing the dog
it is just that they simply take care of and spend more time with the other dog
my mom is allergic so I cant take the dog
2012 May 16
Talk to them! Talk to your parents, and even the Humane Society/ASPCA if it gets too serious.
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2012 May 16
I think it’s very sad for the beagle, it would have been kinder to have re-homed it.
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2012 May 16
Unfortunately, they’re not breaking the law. It stinks, but there isn’t anything that can be done.
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2012 May 16
Sounds unfair to me. i would look into a humane society (ASPCA is great) and email them. I would tell them what you have told all of us, and see what their view on this is. Also, take careful notice on how Bailey changes.
If the dog is decided to be taken in by the HS, they will find it a loving owner who will take good care of it
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2012 May 16
Thatis so sad!
(( u really need to talk to them. maybe they will let you take it… idk? but u need to at least TRY something.Hope you can do something.
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2012 May 16
I think it is very sad. If they aren’t grooming Bailey with dirty coat and too long nails, that is animal abuse. Even if he is getting proper food and water, there is more to caring for a dog. They need socialization, they need human interaction.Their first dog is NOT getting ok treatment. He should go to a new home.
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2012 May 16
I love beagles!! If you want, steal the little darling over here! I could use more friends here. I hate what happened to the poor doggie. I think that the parents could at least part with the dog… to give it a better life and a better home, every living thing deserves to live a nice life.
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2012 May 16
I would say too many people are butting into every ones business. Now I agree the dog might need more grooming ect. I don’t know. BUT so what. I have a Cocker Spaniel he lives outside while my other 2 dogs live inside. They do get more attention because they are little and inside. Does it make me a bad pet owner? NO. I still take care of my other dog but for personal reasons he is now an outside. If someone mentioned it to me id tell them they have too much time on their hands. If its being abused that’s one thing. Who is anyone to judge which dog is more pampered than any other dog. Just because a dog is outside doesnt mean it needs a new home. And if you called a SPCA and said their dog isnt pampered as much as their new one you would be laughed at.
Sorry but this is just my opinion and you asked.
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