Hypoallergenic dog breeds

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Hypoallergenic dog breeds are those touted as provoking fewer allergic reactions in allergy sufferers. Hypoallergenic means to have a decreased tendency to cause allergies; hypo means less, not none. Hypoallergenic dog breeds still produce allergens, but because of their coat type, typically produce less than others. People with severe allergies and asthma might still be affected by a hypoallergenic dog.

There is no such thing as a nonallergenic dog.

There are two coat types that produce fewer allergens: single-coated dogs, who do not have a thick undercoat, and hairless dogs. These breeds usually shed less dander and hair and are, therefore, considered hypoallergenic. However, even hairless dogs can produce enough dander to affect a highly allergic person.

The following hairless and single-coated dog breeds are often called hypoallergenic.

Single-coated breeds

• Basenji
• Bedlington Terrier
• Bichon Frisé
• Bolognese (dog)
• Chinese Crested (powder puff)
• Coton de Tulear
• Havanese
• Irish Water Spaniel
• Kerry Blue Terrier
• Labradoodle (not an official breed)
• Lowchen
• Maltese
• Poodles (all sizes)
• Portuguese Water Dog
• Schnauzer (all sizes)
• Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier

Hairless breeds

• American Hairless Terrier
• Chinese Crested (hairless)
• Mexican Hairless (Xoloitzcuintli)
• Peruvian Hairless Dog