| Even though the differences between | | | | Hypoallergenic dogs have shorter coats. Some breeds |
| non-hypoallergenic dogs and hypoallergenic dogs may | | | | do not have an undercoat. While this makes them |
| not be huge, they are enough to reduce the amount of | | | | unprepared for cold weather, they are perfect for |
| allergy attacks that people have when they are | | | | those who have allergies. The hair on these dogs is |
| around certain breeds of dog. For those who want to | | | | more like human hair, which means it will not shed as |
| own a dog, not being able to be in the same room with | | | | frequently as non-hypoallergenic dogs. The hair will |
| one for long periods of time, can be frustrating. Buying | | | | need to be trimmed every few weeks in order to |
| a hypoallergenic dog may be the only way they can | | | | prevent it from growing too long. Some hypoallergenic |
| have a dog in their home. While they may still | | | | breeds do not have hair at all. They are considered |
| experience allergy attacks, these attacks will be less | | | | hairless even if they have some hair on their paws |
| frequent. | | | | and head. |
| Non-hypoallergenic dogs tend to shed a lot. Their fur | | | | Hypoallergenic dogs do not salivate as much as other |
| can be loose and dense, which means that it may | | | | breeds. This helps those who are allergic. This means |
| contain a lot of dander as well. Dander is a collection | | | | that when the dog cleans itself, it will not leave as |
| of skin cells, dust, and other particles found in the air. | | | | much bacteria behind. Urine from hypoallergenic dogs |
| As the dog sheds, these particles float around in the | | | | does not affect as many people either. |
| air and cause people to have allergy attacks. These | | | | When looking for a hypoallergenic dog, you should |
| dogs may also have an undercoat, which is a thick | | | | research the following breeds to see if you are |
| coat that protects them from harsh temperatures. This | | | | interested in any of them: Maltese, Terriers, Schnauzer, |
| undercoat is what causes the dog to shed frequently. | | | | Bishon Frise, Portuguese Water Dog, Greyhounds, and |
| It can also trap dander and other allergens. | | | | Irish Water Spaniel. There are other breeds, but these |
| Some non-hypoallergenic dog breeds may also | | | | are some of the more popular ones that people want |
| salivate more often than other breeds, which can also | | | | to buy. This also means that you will have fewer |
| cause a person's allergies to increase. Saliva contains | | | | problems finding a breeder in your area. |
| bacteria that people are oftentimes allergic to. While | | | | Learn as much as you can about grooming, brushing, |
| these dogs cannot control the amount of saliva they | | | | and caring for your hypoallergenic dog. Most breeds |
| expel, people who are allergic to dogs have a difficult | | | | are very friendly and will live to be at least twelve |
| time when these dogs are present. People with dog | | | | years of age. These dogs enjoy companionship and |
| allergies may also be allergic to dog urine as it too can | | | | exercise. |
| contain certain kinds of bacteria. | | | | |