What breeds of dogs can a person with dog allergies own?

• I myself don't have dog allergies, but my mother does. Although dogs as far as I am aware aren't aggressive depending upon breed but upon how they are trained, I am looking for a dog that will generally be friendly around other animals, as I also own a micro pig and my sister is currently raising kittens. Any info. would be greatly appreciated.

• Answer:

  Well no dog will be hypoallergenic (despite the outrageous claims made by many people), but some people have better luck with certain breeds. Allergy "friendly" dogs are those that don't have very much dander. Some people will tell you that dogs that shed very little are the low dander breeds, but Chihuahuas shed a TON but they're low dander. My fiance has two, they don't bother my allergies as long as I don't touch my face to them while cuddling) These breeds are considered "low dander." The dander is what causes allergies, not the fur. Airedale Australian Terrier Bichon Frise Bouvier des Flandres Cairn Terrier Chihuahua Chinese Crested Giant Schnauzer Irish Water Spaniel Italian Greyhound Maltese Miniature Schnauzer Norfolk Terrier Norwich Terrier Poodle (all types) Portuguese Water Dog Puli Schnauzer Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Tibetan Terrier Welsh Terrier Xoloitzcuintli Yorkshire Terrier Some people are only allergic to SOME breeds of dog (my mom can't be around German Shepherd at ALL of she breaks out in hives). I suggest researching the breeds on the list above to find out what their personalities are like. Once you've narrowed it down to some you would be interested in owning, call some reputable breeders near you and ask if your mom can spend some time with their dogs. If she's allergic to the breed, I'm sure she'll find out shortly thereafter. ;) As far as good with other pets goes, you want to avoid terriers. It is true, like you said, that the animals behavior is how they're raised... but terriers were bred to instinctively hunt small animals. My mom has a Yorkie/Maltese mix and he chases down our cat and chews on her... it's not aggressive... but it isn't pleasant either. Of the breeds above, the ones that have a reputation for being good with other pets (as far as I'm aware, others may be good too) are as follows: Bichon Frise Chihuahua Italian Greyhound Maltese Poodle Check this out, you can figure out a good breed for your family... it includes pet friendly and better for allergy sufferers. Good luck! Let us know what you decide! And just so you are aware, dogs that are mixed with poodle and something else, like a labXpoodle mix, are not always good for allergy sufferers. Like ALL inherited traits, the amount of dander produced can be from the labrador parent OR the poodle parent. There are some "labradoodles" out there causing intense allergies... JUST like a lab. Mix breed dogs can inherit ANY trait of EITHER parent. If you get a mix, try to find a mix of two or more of the dogs listed above. If mom has low dander, and dad has low dander... kid will have low dander. A lot of the smaller breeds listed above are frequently found in shelters... even mixed together! So you should have a good chance of being able to save a life if you choose to do so. :)