In his first press conference after being elected a president Barack Obama told the reporters that his family would like to get a Hypoallergenic dog. He said girls want to have a dog, but they need to reconcile two things.
The first is that the dog must be Hypoallergenic, since one of the obama girls is allergic to dogs. Second, they would like to get a dog from a shelter. That's very nice, but the question is how do you get a Hypoallergenic dog from a shelter?
One website about dogs called Small-Dogbreeds.com reads that "a hypoallergenic dog has a lowered or reduced tendency to cause allergies or reactions to allergy suffers. No dog is 100% hypoallergenic! People with allergies react to different breeds of dogs differently. Each person has a unique allergic threshold."
There are various types of Hypoallergenic dogs that are said to produce fewer allergens: single-coated dogs, who do not have a thick undercoat; dogs whose coat continues to grow, like human hair, rather than shedding regularly; and hairless dogs. These breeds usually shed less dander and hair and are, therefore, considered hypoallergenic. However, even hairless dogs can produce enough dander to affect a highly allergic person.
Dogtime.com presents the list of Hypoallergenic dogs that are good for one's allergies. Hypoallergenic dogs: Best breeds for allergy sufferers
* Basenji
* Bedlington Terrier
* Bichon Frise
* Cairn Terrier
* Chinese Crested
* Coton de Tulear
* Fox Terrier
* Havanese
* Irish Water Spaniel
* Kerry Blue Terrier
* Maltese
* Poodle
* Portuguese Water Dog
* Schnauzer
* Shih Tzu
* Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
* Yorkshire Terrier
In case you don't find hypoallergenic dog here are a few tips you can use to reduce the affects of dander in your home.
Regular grooming your dog is very good. Brushing your dog frequently will also keep it clean and dust free. Using pillows with allergen protection and other bedding specially made for allergy sufferers will help repel the dander from collecting on your bed. Also use HEPA Vacuum and Air Filters.
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