What breed of dog is most likely to cause allergies?
Erik Gaylord
2025-08-03 07:40:02
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While many assume that long-haired dogs pose a particularly high allergy risk, scientists have proven otherwise. Present data suggest that dogs with short fur more commonly trigger allergies in people than long-haired breeds. It’s often said that having a lot of undercoat or going through a shedding phase means a higher allergy risk. However, the amount of allergens plays a bigger part than the shedding phase itself. The absence of an undercoat doesn’t mean a dog can’t still distribute a high concentration of allergens around your home. Studies have demonstrated that all dog breeds generate allergens, regardless of gender. These allergens are found in dander, saliva, and urine. The only difference lies in the quantity of allergens. The concentration of allergens varies from breed to breed. Even hairless dogs release allergens through their skin and saliva.
Anastacio Grady
2025-08-03 05:25:28
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If you struggle with allergies, you might want to steer clear of the following breeds. Basset Hound. Boston Terrier. Bulldog. Doberman Pinscher. German Shepherd. Labrador Retriever. Pekingese. Pug. Saint Bernard. Siberian Husky. However, hypoallergenic dogs can still cause problems for allergy sufferers because, according to Dr. Hong, there’s still a chance that your allergies could be triggered. Many people believe that exposure to other dogs will trigger their allergy symptoms, while exposure to a hypoallergenic dog will not. Pet allergies are also quite common with people who have asthma or other allergies and they can be triggered by proteins in a dog’s saliva, urine or dander. The American Kennel Club says that no dog is 100% hypoallergenic. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, as many as three in 10 people with allergies in this country have pet allergies.
Berneice Grady
2025-08-03 04:40:28
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Many websites claim that breeds which don’t shed are less likely to cause allergic reactions, but this is not true. Allergies to dogs (and cats) are not really due to the hair they shed, but to their dander (dead skin cells) and saliva. Some people may find non-shedding breeds less of a problem as they don’t drop saliva covered hairs into the environment, but they will still shed skin cells. The growing popularity of all kinds of doodles (poodle crosses) is, in part, due to their reputation for being suitable for people with allergies to dogs. If you suffer from allergies it is a good idea to spend some time with dogs of your chosen breed before you commit to buying one; however, an absence of symptoms with one dog doesn’t mean you won’t be allergic to another.