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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=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. [/quote]
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.)[/quote]
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.  [/quote]

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