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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think this is a reasonable question - what is the big problem? It makes perfect sense to me to find a dog breed that is known to be friendly to kids and calming, as well as relatively non-allergenic. It makes sense to not do a shelter dog as breeds can be more predictable.
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OP can't know if they'll be allergic to a particular dog until they have lived with that particular dog, nor can they know whether this is going to be a good choice for an extremely anxious child.

This is, first, a Don't get a dog situation, but if you can't be dissuaded, it's definitely a foster-to-adopt situation[/quote]

But aren't some breeds typically more-or-less hypoallergenic? E.g., the Obamas got a Portugese water dog as someone was allergic?
For example, I had a friend who got a breed of cat as they are known to be hypoallergenic.[/quote]

I am saying "a particular dog" and you are giving me "typically" and "more-or-less"

I am reminded of all the generalizations people make about boys and girls: It's not always going to be the case. Statistically, on average, boys may be more like to [generalization], but you're not dealing with a statistical average composite human; you're dealing with a single human being.

So it is with dog breeds. You can play the odds, and don't be surprised if your dog is true to breed, but you may end up with a slothful Aussie or a standoffish beagle. If you want to be sure, adopt an adult.[/quote]

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