Dogs For the Slightly Allergic Pet Lover

Do people in your family love dogs, but you have someone in your family who is slightly allergic? Dogs are really fun pets, but if someone has an allergy to dogs, then having a dog around can be a miserable experience! However, there are some hypoallergenic dog breeds that are out there, and these are a popular option for people who have allergies. Here is a list of possible hypoallergenic dog options you can get if someone in your family is slightly allergic:

•Border Terrier
•Mexican Hairless Dog
•Bolognese
•Bedlington Terrier
•Fox Terrier
•Toy Poodle
•Welsh Terrier
•Cairn Terrier
•Airedale Terrier
•Maltese
•Shih Tzu
•Irish Water Terrier
•Chacy Ranior
•Kerry Blue Terrier
•Lhasa Apso
•Giant Schanuzer
•Spanish Water Dog
•Standard Poodle
•Old English Sheep Dogs
•Bichon Frise
•Bergamasco
•Miniature Poodle
•Minature Schanuzer
•Hairless Khala
•Chinese Crested
•West Highland White Terrier
•Native American Indian Dog
•Puli
•Silky Terrier
•Peruvian Inca Orchid
•Basenji
•Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
•Airedale Terrier
•Lagotto Romagnolo
•Tibetan Terrier

These are a few of the options of hypoallergenic dog breeds, if you have to deal with someone in your family that is slightly allergic. However, there are a couple of things that you need to realize if you are dealing with a hypoallergenic dog. First of all, if someone in your family is slightly allergic, they might not have an immediate allergic reaction if they are around a small puppy. People who are slightly allergic to dogs usually have a reaction to the dander of the dog, and puppies do not always have a lot of dander. Unless you only want to hang on to dogs for a few months while they are puppies, you probably will want to spend time with full grown dogs from the breeds that are listed above.

In addition, if someone in your family is slightly allergic to dogs, you will also want to make sure that you get a dog that has a personality that fits well with your family and lifestyle. For example, Portuguese Water Dogs are great pets that are very affectionate and they are one of the best dogs to have in regards to allergies. However, these dogs are also very intelligent, and they need to have a lot of entertainment and activity, or else they get bored. And if a Portuguese Water Dog gets bored, then they will start to get destructive. Make sure that you learn about the temperament and personality of your hypoallergenic dog before you make any final decision.

In addition, it is a good idea to spend time with the dog you are considering to buy. Ask your potential breeder or dog seller if this is an option. By spending this long amount of time with the dog, you will also be able to learn about the personality of the dog. In addition, it usually is a good idea to spend a full day or two with the dog, because this will give your family member time to see if he or she has an allergic reaction. Be aware that playing with the dog for an hour isn't always sufficient time for an allergic reaction to take place. Although these dogs are listed as being hypoallergenic, it is still a good idea to actually see if the dog will cause a reaction. Your family doesn't want to be stuck with a dog that makes someone in the house have an allergic reaction.

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