What is the “cutest” hypoallergenic dog breed?

[Anonymous]

Looking for a medium-sized dog (more than 10 pounds, less than 50). I love the look of chows (our neighbor has one.)
I have ZERO experience with dogs due to allergies but willing to learn for the sake of my kids who adore and want one more than anything. They are old enough and able to take on lots of the care.
Thanks for any recs.

[Anonymous]

Maltese! Mine was 10lbs, but I've seen bigger

[Anonymous]

Bichon Frise are a small-to-medium breed, hypoallergenic and to my mind, very cute. They don't shed and are low dander.



I was about to get one because DS has lots of allergies (but not to dogs, I just didn't want to provoke one), and then DD fell in love with Samoyeds, so that's what we got. They are low dander BUT THEY SHED A TON! And they're at the top of your weight range. Still hypoallergenic, though.

[Anonymous]

Havanese!

[Anonymous]

OP - you may want to read this: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pet-allergy/expert-answers/hypoallergenic-dog-breeds/faq-20058425

In short - hypoallergenic dogs don’t exist. Some shed less hair and therefore there’s less dander than other dogs (people are allergic to the protein in the dander), but a 100% hypoallergenic dog doesn’t exist.
If your kids have allergies and asthma, this is a big gamble for both them and a dog that will potentially be rehired if they are allergic. Dogs track in pollen from outside which is important to keep in mind if they have seasonal allergies.

[Anonymous]

Lord, OP! PICK A DOG ALREADY!

You have posted a ga-jillion times!

For God's sake.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lord, OP! PICK A DOG ALREADY!

You have posted a ga-jillion times!

For God's sake.

Lol I was thinking the same thing in my head
Like hmmm this person has asked this a lot

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Havanese!

Yes, I love Havanese!

I have Portuguese Water Dogs, who are also "hypoallergenic" and my female would actually fit into your size range, but she is definitely on the small size for a Portie.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP - you may want to read this: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pet-allergy/expert-answers/hypoallergenic-dog-breeds/faq-20058425

In short - hypoallergenic dogs don’t exist. Some shed less hair and therefore there’s less dander than other dogs (people are allergic to the protein in the dander), but a 100% hypoallergenic dog doesn’t exist.
If your kids have allergies and asthma, this is a big gamble for both them and a dog that will potentially be rehired if they are allergic. Dogs track in pollen from outside which is important to keep in mind if they have seasonal allergies.

Interesting. This has not been our experience whatsoever. There are several dog breeds that reliably cause my family's allergies to go ballistic- extremely itchy eyes, sneezy, etc. The "hypoallergenic" breeds are not an issue at all. (We have experience owning, petsitting, or spending other significant amounts of time with wheaten terriers, Portuguese water dogs, Malteses, standard poodles, and yorkies.)

[Anonymous]

Greyhound

[Anonymous]

Wheaten Terrier

[Anonymous]

Cavapoo

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP - you may want to read this: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pet-allergy/expert-answers/hypoallergenic-dog-breeds/faq-20058425

In short - hypoallergenic dogs don’t exist. Some shed less hair and therefore there’s less dander than other dogs (people are allergic to the protein in the dander), but a 100% hypoallergenic dog doesn’t exist.
If your kids have allergies and asthma, this is a big gamble for both them and a dog that will potentially be rehired if they are allergic. Dogs track in pollen from outside which is important to keep in mind if they have seasonal allergies.

Interesting. This has not been our experience whatsoever. There are several dog breeds that reliably cause my family's allergies to go ballistic- extremely itchy eyes, sneezy, etc. The "hypoallergenic" breeds are not an issue at all. (We have experience owning, petsitting, or spending other significant amounts of time with wheaten terriers, Portuguese water dogs, Malteses, standard poodles, and yorkies.)

Yes, I have seen this first poster make this claim in another thread. My experience is the same as the second poster—home with 2 allergic family members who reacted horribly to retrievers. We have a poodle mix now and zero problems. Same with other families I know who have allergies and a hypoallergenic dog: no issues.

[Anonymous]

You should probably foster dogs before you get one, OP. No matter what dog you have, if you have "ZERO" experience with them, you're going to be in for a surprise. And it would be really sad for you to get a dog only to give it away because you had zero idea what you were getting into.

[Anonymous]

Yorkie. Though they might be on the smaller end.

We got ours from a rescue. He’s sweet and protective.

Do you have any friends with hypoallergenic dogs that would let you dog sit?