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Choosing a Hypoallergenic Dog

The upcoming adoption of a dog by the Obama family has brought a lot of attention to the question of hypoallergenic dogs to minimize allergens in the White House. But just what is a hypoallergenic dog.

According to the ASPCA, "There is no such thing as a truly non-allergenic or hypoallergenic dog. Dogs (and cats) produce allergenic proteins that can be found in their dander and saliva, regardless of their breed or the length and color of their hair, or lack thereof. Some may produce more - or less - allergens than others simply because of their individual nature."

If you're looking for a hypoallergenic og, the ASPCA notes that you'll want to pay special attention to single-coated dogs, who do not have a thick undercoat, or hairless dogs. They note that even hairless dogs can produce enough dander. Dogs might be thought to be “hypo-allergenic” because they don’t shed, or they have a springy undercoat doesn't hold much hair or dander.

Dogs Considered Hypoallergenic:

• Basenjis
• Bichons
• Chinese Cresteds
• Greyhounds
• Irish Water Spaniels
• Lhasa Apsos
• Malteses
• Poodles
• Portugese Water Dogs
• Samoyeds
• Schnauzers
• Terriers:

Airedale Terrier

BedlingtonTerrier

Cairn Terrier

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Fox Terrier

Kerry Blue Terrier

Scottish Terrier

Wheaton Terrier

West Highland Terrier

Yorkshire Terrier

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