Hypoallergenic Dogs

One of the most common allergens in the world is pet hair. Some of us might have dog hair allergies, and getting a dog can be problematic. Luckily, one of the amazing characteristics dogs can have is - they are hypoallergenic. What makes a hypoallergenic dog so great is they do not produce so many allergens. That usually means they do not shed, or they don’t have hair.

Keep in mind that there are no true hypoallergenic dogs. All dogs produce at least some sort of allergens. We can be allergic to the enzymes in their saliva or dandruff. However, there is something all hypoallergenic breeds share - they seem to cause fewer allergic reactions. Even the owners that have severe allergic reactions seem to bear these breeds.

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Hypoallergenic Dogs

The Affenpinscher is an interesting and rare dog breed that originated in Germany. The name Affenpinscher means “monkey-like terrier” and although this breed is not cla...

The Afghan Hound is the most elegant dog breed you could ever imagine. They are tall, thin, and impressive. They attract looks wherever they go and they can thank that to their stu...

The American Hairless Terrier is an American dog breed that has originated in the United States of America and it is their only native, hairless breed. These dogs are lively and ac...

The Barbet is a relatively rare, rustic, and medium-sized dog, known for his dense, curly coat and the ability to retrieve from water and hunt on land. The Barbet is a versatile gu...

Basenji is unique, smart, and independent and one of the oldest dog breeds in the world. He originated as a hunting dog in central Africa. Even before the pyramids were built, these dogs were known...

The modern-day Bedlington Terrier is a great show dog as well as a companion breed. That may come as a bit of a surprise as these dogs were bred primarily for vermin and pest contr...

The Bergamasco Shepherd is an ancient, medium size shepherding breed with a rustic appearance, that is believed to be originated in Persia (today that area is Iran). They are also...

The Bichon Frise is a small dog breed that is known for its fluffy white coat. This breed is often mistaken for Poodles on the count of both breeds having a fluffy coat. The Bichon...

The Biewer Terrier is a rather rare dog breed that occurred by accident when two piebald Yorkshire Terriers mated. It was developed by a Mrs. and Mr. Biewer in the city of Hunstruc...

The Bolognese is a small breed that comes from the Bichon family. They are true companion dogs that are the happiest when they are surrounded by their family. Best suited for the i...

The Chinese Crested Dog is a small dog breed that was carefully bred to its modern-day version in China. It comes in two varieties - the Powderpuff (with hair) and Hairless. Some h...

The Coton De Tulear is a dog breed that originated in Madagascar. It is known for its fluffy and soft coat that is very cotton-like. These dogs are very playful and loving and thos...

Giant Schnauzer is a large, loyal, and alert dog that is a great worker and an excellent companion. They originated from Germany where they were used for cattle driving and guardin...

The Havanese is a small-sized dog breed, a member of the Bischon family of dogs. This breed is named after the capital of Cuba – Havana. The dog was the native lapdog of Cuba...

The Irish Water Spaniel is a relatively rare, Irish dog breed that was created for water retrieving duties. These dogs were used for retrieving ducks and other waterfowl Irish hunt...

Italian Greyhound is a small elegant dog breed with playful and alert traits. This dog looks like a

The Kerry Blue Terrier is an ultimate working terrier breed. It was bred for the purpose of vermin control, herding sheep, hunting, and general farm work. This is not a wildly popu...

The Lagotto Romagnolo is an Italian dog breed whose name can be literally translated to “lake dog from Romagna”. This lovely dog breed was originally created to assist...

The Lhasa Apso dogs have Tibetan origins, where they were praised as great watchdogs. Their first job was to guard monasteries in high Tibetan plains and mountainous regions. Today...

Löwchen or Little Lion Dog is an outgoing, affectionate, and lively dog breed originally developed as a companion and even today these dogs fill that role. This is a rare dog...

Maltese are among the most popular dog breeds today because of their rich history, size, and character. This is a gentle, playful, and charming dog that is sometimes over...

The lovely, and energetic Miniature Schnauzer is a small dog breed with a big dog personality. They are known for their distinct look that is defined by their famous mustache. This...

Peruvian Inca Orchid is an affectionate and loyal dog breed developed in Peru. These dogs can come in two variants: hairless and coated and in three sizes: small, medium, and large...

The Medium Poodle is the second-largest variety of the Poodle family. Like the other Poodle breeds, the Medium variety makes an excellent family pet. They love having an active lif...

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