12 hypoallergenic breeds of dogs and cats
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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If you are very fond of animals and have long wanted to start a four-legged friend, but because of the allergy, this does not work, there is still a way out. Allergies, lovers of dogs or cats, you can get a gopoallergenic animal breed. Of course, hypoallergenicity is not 100%, but there are rocks with the so-called "low allergy content".
As a rule, the most hypoallergenic are dogs and cats with very short hair or completely without it. Some people suffer from an allergy not to the coat, but to the saliva of the animal, but the rocks with "hypoallergenic saliva" do not exist in nature.
Bedlington Terrier
This breed of dogs is distinguished by attention to the owner. Compared with other terriers, they are very kind, intelligent and calm dogs.
Bichon Frize
Small, neat little dogs. They gained popularity due to their appearance. These snow lumps are very suitable for those who suffer from allergies, because they do not shed and do not need daily hair care.
Chinese Crested
These dogs practically do not shed, but nevertheless need careful care. Due to the fact that dogs do not have hair, their skin is very susceptible to sunlight and may suffer from dryness.
Devon Rex
In the breed of these lovely cats, wool is like suede, it is very dense and thick. An allergy can occur, but manifest in an individual form.
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Irish Water Spaniel
Representatives of this rare breed get along well with other animals, because they will become good friends for families where they love different animals. Irish water spaniel practically does not shed, therefore in special care does not need.
Kerry Blue Bull Terrier
Dogs are covered with curly wool, which almost does not shed, but it is necessary to cut it often enough.
Labradudel
Representatives of this breed were derived artificially and combine the genes of Labrador and Poodle. Allergy sufferers often pay attention to this breed, however dog breeders say that in a breed bred by crossing, the poodle can not be hypoallergenic.
Maltese
Miniature dog with a beautiful long silky coat. This breed of dog is considered to be hypoallergenic and with proper care it practically does not shed.
Poodle
These dogs are susceptible to insignificant molting. There is an assumption that the smaller the dog, the less allergens it spreads. However, this is not a proven fact.
Portuguese Water Dog
One of President Obama's daughters is allergic, because the Portuguese water dog named Bo is a happy inhabitant of the White House.
Sphinxes
In cats of this breed, there is no hair at all or only on the nose. Despite this, there are cases when their owners have a strong allergic reaction. This is due to the fact that in their skin and saliva contain allergens. In general, feline allergens are stronger than dogs.
Mexican Hairless Dog / Xoloitzcuintly
This breed, like sphinxes, can cause allergic reactions, but not always.