Anonymous
Post 01/21/2019 11:23     Subject: What is the “cutest” hypoallergenic dog breed?
Havanese - mine is almost 11 and he is the best dog ever! Yes, he is! The bestest!
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2019 10:47     Subject: Re:What is the “cutest” hypoallergenic dog breed?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Just get a mid-sized poodle. Not a standard, but not a toy. You can get different hair cuts to suit your aesthetic preference. They are smart, trainable and very definitely 'real' dogs.


Mid sized poodles are great and all that you describe. Where do you get one these days though? I just see mini poodles being over bred to make designer dogs and that’s about it.

From a breeder? You can find them on the internet, breed club, dog show, recommendations from people who have bought from them in the past, etc. Not different than any other purebred dog.


I never see them and yes I’ve looked. Post a link?

A mid sized poodle isn’t really a ‘breed’ . The standard sized and toy poodles are a breed but apparently a mid sized poodle is thought of as more of an after thought than a breed.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2019 10:38     Subject: Re:What is the “cutest” hypoallergenic dog breed?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Just get a mid-sized poodle. Not a standard, but not a toy. You can get different hair cuts to suit your aesthetic preference. They are smart, trainable and very definitely 'real' dogs.


Mid sized poodles are great and all that you describe. Where do you get one these days though? I just see mini poodles being over bred to make designer dogs and that’s about it.

From a breeder? You can find them on the internet, breed club, dog show, recommendations from people who have bought from them in the past, etc. Not different than any other purebred dog.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2019 09:30     Subject: Re:What is the “cutest” hypoallergenic dog breed?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Cavapoo
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Adorable! But even people who believe in hypoallergenic dogs don’t consider spaniels or spaniel mixes to be hypoallergenic.

I think Maltese are the cutest, but I’d pick something sturdier, without a tiny dog personality. Like a miniature poodle, a Shih Tzu or a Cairn/Westin/Scottie terrier.


Agree. Those looking for “hypoallergenic” need a purebred or a cross between two non-shedding dogs. NOT a cocker, cavalier or golden mix.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2019 08:32     Subject: Re:What is the “cutest” hypoallergenic dog breed?
Anonymous wrote:Just get a mid-sized poodle. Not a standard, but not a toy. You can get different hair cuts to suit your aesthetic preference. They are smart, trainable and very definitely 'real' dogs.


Mid sized poodles are great and all that you describe. Where do you get one these days though? I just see mini poodles being over bred to make designer dogs and that’s about it.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2019 08:30     Subject: What is the “cutest” hypoallergenic dog breed?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: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.


I might be wrong, but I’ve always heard that Chows are aggressive, so not a good dog around kids.


Yup.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2019 07:56     Subject: Re:What is the “cutest” hypoallergenic dog breed?
Anonymous wrote:Yes we have a friend with a goldendoodle but it’s waaaay too big for us.
THNAKS FOR ALL THE SUGGESTED BREEDS!
-OP


They have mini ones. Will cost you a fortune.

I vote for a pug in a sweater. Or a pug chihuahua mix. In a sweater.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2019 07:54     Subject: Re:What is the “cutest” hypoallergenic dog breed?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: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.



They are also untrainable idiots who pee all over the house and chew on everything in sight.


Meaning the Bichons.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2019 07:54     Subject: Re:What is the “cutest” hypoallergenic dog breed?
Anonymous wrote: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.



They are also untrainable idiots who pee all over the house and chew on everything in sight.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2019 07:51     Subject: Re:What is the “cutest” hypoallergenic dog breed?
Hypoallergenic dogs exist. They are not non-allergenic. The term “100% hypoallergenic” makes no sense. Some people may not have a reaction to hypoallergenic dogs, but that doesn’t mean they are non-allergenic. Most people, after all, don’t have an allergic reaction to any dogs. Why is there any controversy about this?
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2019 17:39     Subject: What is the “cutest” hypoallergenic dog breed?
Anonymous wrote:
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.

I’m the first poster quoted . I’ve actually never posted this before.
I do have allergies/asthma and have problems with pretty much all dogs.
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2019 16:04     Subject: Re:What is the “cutest” hypoallergenic dog breed?
Anonymous wrote:Zuchon = shih tzu + bichon. Ours is 17-18 lb; has a soft, low-shedding coat; barks only at treed squirrels; potty trained quickly (but is not, it must be said, super smart).


I've had some super smart dogs. To be honest, the best dogs I've had have been on the dumber side. Maybe dumb isn't what I mean, but my current mutt, and my awesome childhood lab, are both motivated by 2 things, pleasing the people they love, and food. This makes them very trainable, but it also means that they don't need to be kept busy the way that a "smart" dog like a poodle, GSD or herding dog would.
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2019 15:43     Subject: Re:What is the “cutest” hypoallergenic dog breed?
Westie poo
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2019 14:49     Subject: Re:What is the “cutest” hypoallergenic dog breed?
Zuchon = shih tzu + bichon. Ours is 17-18 lb; has a soft, low-shedding coat; barks only at treed squirrels; potty trained quickly (but is not, it must be said, super smart).
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2019 14:43     Subject: Re:What is the “cutest” hypoallergenic dog breed?
Anonymous wrote:Cavapoo
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Adorable! But even people who believe in hypoallergenic dogs don’t consider spaniels or spaniel mixes to be hypoallergenic.

I think Maltese are the cutest, but I’d pick something sturdier, without a tiny dog personality. Like a miniature poodle, a Shih Tzu or a Cairn/Westin/Scottie terrier.