Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds: List

Everyone loves dogs, and the desire to have a pet isn't limited to those who can afford one for health reasons. People with allergies want to care for their pet just as much as anyone else. Fortunately, some breeds are considered hypoallergenic and are less likely to trigger allergies than others.

There are no completely hypoallergenic dogs: all breeds can trigger allergens. However, some breeds are more likely to trigger allergic reactions, while others rarely do. There's no guarantee that the breed you choose will be a perfect fit, but you can try to minimize the risk.

Allergenic factors

Allergies are often associated with animal hair, but this isn't entirely accurate. In fact, there are many more risk factors:

• skin diseases and dermatitis on the pet's skin (fleas, ticks, seborrhea, trichophytosis, etc.);
• short, smooth coat (it has a short renewal cycle);
• wool with a thick undercoat (in such cases, shedding occurs year-round and periodic combing does not improve the picture);
• large animals (produce more allergens);
• salivation and frequent barking (during barking, saliva particles fly more into the air).

For those wondering about hypoallergenic breeds, it's important to remember that the risk of a reaction in allergy sufferers is reduced by regularly cleaning the pet's living area and bathing the animal every 4 to 7 days. Air purifiers can also improve the situation.

What breeds are suitable?

Experts have created a list of hypoallergenic breeds that should be considered by allergy sufferers who are determined to get a dog.

Super Mini Yorkshire Terrier

Its weight is about a kilogram, which explains its hypoallergenic nature. This breed is among the smallest decorative dogs in the world.

A wonderful characteristic is that Yorkies are practically do not shed, so they're fairly easy to care for, and allergic reactions to them are extremely rare. With short haircuts, they only need occasional (1-2 times a week) thorough brushing. Yorkies generally respond well to this procedure.

You can buy a Yorkie for 12-80 thousand.

West Highland White Terrier

Another small representative A hypoallergenic breed with a small size. Very friendly, it's often adopted by families with children, as the West Highland White Terrier is very active yet obedient.

Experts say this dog sheds so rarely that it's practically nonexistent. However, its coat requires careful grooming: regular bathing and weekly brushing with a special brush.

The cost of a West Highland White Terrier is 19-40 thousand.

Puli (Hungarian Shepherd)

For allergy sufferers, the Puli is a great option: the shedding period goes completely unnoticed. This is because its fur has a unique structure, with individual hairs braided into tight cords. After shedding, the hair remains secured within these cords, preventing fur from scattering throughout the room.

Puli is rightfully considered very intelligent and quick-witted, making her easy to train. She's also low-maintenance in grooming. It's important to remember: because of the thickness of her hair, the braids dry very slowly after a bath, taking up to four days. Therefore, bathe her only when absolutely necessary. In winter, avoid taking her outside for long periods while she's drying.

Since dogs of this breed are not very popular, their cost is quite modest - from 4 to 22 thousand.

Chinese Crested

A cheerful and sociable dog, considered hypoallergenic. Most of its body is hairless, and the remaining areas can be trimmed as desired. This simplifies grooming, eliminating brushing and making it easier to wash.

Besides being hypoallergenic Chinese Crested She has other virtues as well: she's peaceful, fairly calm, and loyal. However, she's difficult to train.

The price of a Chinese Crested starts from 5 and reaches 50 thousand.

Miniature Poodle

Poodles have a unique coat structure, often referred to as hair. This is because it feels very silky and soft to the touch, and it sheds virtually nothing. Any hair that does fall out remains in a dense layer, preventing it from scattering throughout the house. However, because of this characteristic, poodles require thorough brushing at least once a week.

It is important to note that poodles are incredibly agile and active, which is why they are often kept by families with small children.

You can buy a miniature poodle for 17-70 thousand.

Shih Tzu

Despite the Shih Tzu's very long coat, it sheds very rarely. Each hair is heavy, so it doesn't get blown up and into the airways of its owners. Although Shih Tzus love to lick their pets' faces, they don't drool excessively, making them a hypoallergenic breed. To prevent allergies, they need to be trimmed at least once every two months.

The Shih Tzu is small in size, but it copes well with the role of a guard dog, since it alerts to alarm with a loud bark.

You can buy a Shih Tzu for 5-45 thousand.

Whippet

This hypoallergenic pet is perfect for families with children: they have a lot of energy, which they are constantly ready to expend in games and races.

The whippet is a smooth-coated pet with short fur, which sheds so slowly that owners often don't notice any shedding. Occasionally, the whippet needs brushing to maintain a beautiful, well-groomed appearance.

The cost of a whippet is from 15 to 50 thousand.

Giant Schnauzer

Although the Giant Schnauzer is a large breed, it is considered a hypoallergenic breed. This is due to the coarseness of its outer coat. After the undercoat, which can cause allergies, is shed, it remains beneath the coarse outer coat. For this reason, the dog requires regular brushing, at least once a week. A Giant Schnauzer's hair should be trimmed every couple of months.

Prices for it start from 15 thousand and go up to 50.

Brussels Griffon

These dogs are surprisingly cheerful and require constant interaction and attention from their owners. Brussels Griffons have long been known to be hypoallergenic, as their coat sheds very slowly, and they are also much smaller than average. Griffons stubbornly ignore this and may try to assert their dominance over larger specimens.

The Griffon does an excellent job as a guard dog, but is difficult to train.

You can buy a puppy for 9 - 35 thousand.

Portuguese water

These dogs are hypoallergenic because they lack an undercoat, and their coat consists of very thick hair that doesn't become airborne. They need to be trimmed no more than once every six weeks, and brushed once a week.

Portuguese water She displays remarkable intelligence, and her excellent mind allows her to quickly achieve great success in training.

The cost of Portuguese water is from 5 to 29 thousand.

Bichon Frise

A small dog that will fit into any family, with or without children. Small children can pose a danger to the Bichon, as it is small and fragile. Another characteristic is its frequent barking, which is due to its excellent hearing, which makes it alert to any sound.

The Bichon Frise has no undercoat, making the breed hypoallergenic.

You can buy a Bichon for between 15 and 100 thousand.

Samoyed

Since this dog originated from a harsh climate, its fur is very coarse and thick. Shedding would disrupt its vital function, so the loss of fur in Samoyed is only possible due to illness.

The cost of a Samoyed is 15-50 thousand.

Irish Water Spaniel

This breed is one of the smartest and most intelligent on the hypoallergenic list. The Spanish Water Spaniel sheds virtually nothing, and it also produces little drool, making it ideal for allergy sufferers.

He needs to be provided with regular haircuts and brushing.

The price of an Irish Water Spaniel ranges from 10 to 43 thousand.

It's important to remember that a person's individual reaction to specific hypoallergenic breeds can be determined by spending an hour or two with the animal. Based on this, one can determine whether the dog is right for them.

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