Bedlington Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Chinese Crested
Irish Water Spaniel
Kerry Blue Terrier
Maltese
Poodles (Toy, Miniature or Standard)
Portuguese Water Dog
Schnauzer (Miniature, Standard or Giant)
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Xoloitzcuintli
âThese breeds may be just what the doctor ordered for people with allergies,â said Lisa Peterson, spokesperson for the American Kennel Club. âThere are a variety of sizes, energy levels and temperaments, yet all are well-established in their coat type. Dogs that are AKC registered have pedigrees reaching back often hundreds of years and so the characteristics that make them better companions for allergy suffers are fixed through decades of breeding for consistent type.â
Pet owners should prep the home to be more allergy-friendly when it comes to keeping allergens at bay. Measures that help include removing carpets, heavy drapes and upholstered furniture that trap dander, washing pet beds often, and frequent grooming of the dog, according to Diane Morganâs new book Sneeze-Free Breeds: Allergy Management & Breed Selection for the Allergic Dog Lover (t.f.h, 2006).
Before you buy any dog, research the breed to make sure its needs fit your lifestyle. For more information on hypoallergenic breeds visit the AKC website at www.akc.org/about/ faq_allergies.cfm
© 2006 The American Kennel Club, Inc.