Is a shih tzu a hypoallergenic dog?

Answer 1

No dog is truly hypoallergenic. Shih Tzu are one of the better choices for allergy sufferers. Most people think that the hair is the cause of a persons allergy. Dander is the biggest contributor. Shih Tzu have less dander than most breeds therefor people with Allergies tend to do better with this breed.

Answer 2

All dogs shed, and all dogs produce dander and saliva to some degree. The amount of the allergenic protein present on the dander and in saliva varies by breed. Also, the amount of the allergen can be reduced or eliminated in individual dogs by treatments such as bathing. But for most breeds, when not regularly bathed, even a dog who sheds very little or has little dander can trigger a reaction in a sensitive person.

If a person has an allergy to dogs, that person needs to visit the breeder before adopting or buying the dog to see if the particular dog causes a reaction, and not rely on any breed description.

A Shih Tzu has two coats of fur, with the bottom coat shedding into the top coat rather than off of the dog entirely; as a result, this breed sheds very little in the conventional sense. With regular brushing and bathing, shedding can be reduced to almost nothing. As they shed so lightly, Shih-Tzu can be considered to be one of the breeds more suitable for people with allergies.

Other breeds to consider are:

Lhasa Apso

Maltese

Bichon Frisé

Poodles (of all sizes)

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Yorkshire Terrier

Answer 3

some might if they sneeze a lot or eyes water more than usual

Answer 4

They don't molt and are relatively clean dogs.

Answer 5

no