Family seeking breed recommendation

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Basenji not sure if allergenic but cute small breed

Their personalities though...leave a lot to be desired.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Looking for a breed (and breeder) recommendation for family of four, kids have allergies so low-to-no shed dog breeds needed. Under 25 pounds, but mix is ok (two hypo breeds).

There is NO SUCH THING as a hypoallergenic dog breed.

The protein that is the allergen is in the skin cells, not the hair. A dog that sheds more spread more of that dander around, but lower shedding dogs also have dander and will trigger allergies so beware and don't believe any claims to the contrary as they are FALSE.

If you want a dog with allergic kids, you will have to manage the dander - no dog in the bedroom/on the bed, frequent vacuuming with HEPA filter, air filter units in the house, wash hands immediately after petting dog, etc.

This 100% this

There is no other answer

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Basenji not sure if allergenic but cute small breed

Definitely not for a novice owner. They're primitive dogs, and it shows.

Google 'Dogs in Elk' (which is hilarious, and required reading for dog people). I believe the dog in the title is primitive breed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lagatto ( Italian water dogs) are also good hypoallergic. Don't have any recommendations but saw one in my vet's office named Enzo! Super adorable.

https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/lagotto-romagnolo/

PP, are you located in NYC by any chance? We met a Lagotto named Enzo on vacation a few years ago who lived in NYC!

No I'm in Rockeville Md. Must be a popular name!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lagatto ( Italian water dogs) are also good hypoallergic. Don't have any recommendations but saw one in my vet's office named Enzo! Super adorable.

https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/lagotto-romagnolo/

PP, are you located in NYC by any chance? We met a Lagotto named Enzo on vacation a few years ago who lived in NYC!

No I'm in Rockeville Md. Must be a popular name!

Rockville, not Rockeville..lol

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Basenji not sure if allergenic but cute small breed

Definitely not for a novice owner. They're primitive dogs, and it shows.

Google 'Dogs in Elk' (which is hilarious, and required reading for dog people). I believe the dog in the title is primitive breed.

+100. I've known several and struggle to understand the appeal of this breed.

[Anonymous]

mini australian shepherd, now known as an American shepherd-they are the best.

[Anonymous]

Our labradoodle is from Eden Valley. He has always been very calm and is a wonderful companion.

And confirming what others say, no dog is allergy free and even dogs in the same litter can have different impacts on allergies. Our dog is smaller (less than 25 lbs) and I’m very fastidious about him even if he is “hypo-allergenic”. Never sleeps in the room, always wash hands after petting, etc. licking is another concern. My brothers labradoodle licked me once and I got welts, so discouraging licking behavior should be a priority.

[Anonymous]

Our cavapoo is 12lb and she is the sweetest, non-hyper dog I’ve ever met

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hair and fur are the same thing. The exact same thing. There is no difference between hair and fur.

There is a difference between dogs who tend to shed more and dogs who tend to shed less, but what they are growing out of ther follicles is not different.

OK, but there is a difference in the dogs said to have hair and the dogs said to have fur.

"Dander, which is attached to pet hair, is what causes most dog allergies in people, and these dog breeds have a non-shedding coat that produces less dander."

(https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/hypoallergenic-dogs/)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This stupid myth that all doodles are hyper is bizarre. our doodle is the most laid back chill dog and has been her whole life.

Not bizarre at all. Since you are overpaying for a dog that has no breed standard then anything goes. There is no conformity. It’s not an actual breed and so there is no way to know what to expect no matter what the breeder says. It’s all marketing.

[Anonymous]

New Poster. It is true that there are no totally hypoallergenic dogs and that if your kids have serious dangerous allergies, you shouldn't even try. That said, I am allergic to dogs and have had cockapoos for YEARS without any problems. I couldn't recommend them more highly. They are hardy and have easy-going big dog personalities in a small package. Very active outdoors, but totally chill indoors. So, so sweet and patient with our kids, just totally tolerant about everything when our kids were toddlers. Also, in our extended family's experience, very healthy. The four we have had in the past died at: 14, 15, 16, and 18. The 14-year-old had a heart issue late in life, for which he required medication, but the others had zero health issues other than one having cataracts towards the end.

We have had other poodles and doodles and honestly I love all of them but my personal observation is that the poodle brings a lot of intelligence to the mix but also a lot of sensitivity, so it helps to mix with a less sensitive breed. One of my family members currently has maltipoos and they are adorable and sweet and easy in most ways but definitely high strung compared to cockapoos.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Basenji not sure if allergenic but cute small breed

Definitely not for a novice owner. They're primitive dogs, and it shows.

Google 'Dogs in Elk' (which is hilarious, and required reading for dog people). I believe the dog in the title is primitive breed.

What is a primitive dog? Basenjis do look cute.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:New Poster. It is true that there are no totally hypoallergenic dogs and that if your kids have serious dangerous allergies, you shouldn't even try. That said, I am allergic to dogs and have had cockapoos for YEARS without any problems. I couldn't recommend them more highly. They are hardy and have easy-going big dog personalities in a small package. Very active outdoors, but totally chill indoors. So, so sweet and patient with our kids, just totally tolerant about everything when our kids were toddlers. Also, in our extended family's experience, very healthy. The four we have had in the past died at: 14, 15, 16, and 18. The 14-year-old had a heart issue late in life, for which he required medication, but the others had zero health issues other than one having cataracts towards the end.

We have had other poodles and doodles and honestly I love all of them but my personal observation is that the poodle brings a lot of intelligence to the mix but also a lot of sensitivity, so it helps to mix with a less sensitive breed. One of my family members currently has maltipoos and they are adorable and sweet and easy in most ways but definitely high strung compared to cockapoos.

That’s not how breeding works. A mix breed could have all poodle traits or none. Even among the same litter. You aren’t mixing a cocktail.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This stupid myth that all doodles are hyper is bizarre. our doodle is the most laid back chill dog and has been her whole life.

Not bizarre at all. Since you are overpaying for a dog that has no breed standard then anything goes. There is no conformity. It’s not an actual breed and so there is no way to know what to expect no matter what the breeder says. It’s all marketing.

You have to shop around. Our dog was $2K. Most rescues wanted half that and didn't know exactly the breed, health history or much else. It was worth it. Ours was AKC registered as were the parents. Many rescues are also businesses and money grabs.