Common allergens from dogs that cause allergic responses in people are the proteins found in their dander (dandruff), saliva, and sometimes in their urine. Also, some dogs in some breeds are not as allergen free as others in the same breed, therefore, a trial with the allergic person and the dog closely together for a period of time is the best method to use to determine if the dog is one that the allergic person can live with.
Certain breeds are known to be problematic for those with Allergies to dogs. These breeds include:
See the related question below for information about breeds that many people with allergies are able to live with.
A Saluki Dog is a good choice for people with allergies. This breed of dog does suffer from allergies themselves.
No breed of dog is good for people who are allergic to dog dander.
"Hypo-allergenic," although no dog or breed really is, but some are less troubling for some people with allergies. The Portuguese Water Dog breed that the First Family chose is known to cause less problems for most people with dog allergies.
No. The Canaan Dog is a healthy breed of dog and it does not suffer from any genetic health problems.
Only to some people. Some people are allergic to the breed, others the hair, others the fact that they are a dog.
Neither is better. Neither is worse. They are both dogs. If any breed of dog is kept by a responsible owner who spays/neuters, exercises, feeds, and trains his dog, you'll have a good dog. No breed is inherently better or worse than any other breed.
The Chinese Crested is known as a hairless breed of dog. Hairless breeds of canines are often owned by people who have allergies to dog dander or those who don't want to have large dogs as pets.
Well if your child has allergies you really shouldn't have a pet of any kind because it will only make it worse i know because my dad has allergies and we had a dog and he did do well around him.
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The Obama family needed a dog that was hypo-allergenic, because Malia has allergies. It was recommended that the Portuguese Water Dog is generally a breed that doesn't cause problems for people with allergies, and then-Senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts bought one for the family. They named the dog Bo, and by all reports, he has not aggravated Malia's allergies at all.
No, you shouldn't feed a dog human food, unless it's some sort of meat.
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