47 Hypoallergenic Dog and Cat Breeds

If you know someone with pet allergies, then you're probably aware that some dog and cat breeds are less likely to cause your pal sneezes and itchy eyes. It's not necessarily the animal's fur that keeps some sniffles at bay: these breeds produce less dander or certain proteins in their saliva or shed less than other breeds, thereby reducing airborne allergens. While these pets are great companions for allergy sufferers, keep in mind that they aren't completely allergen free, so taking other measures (like frequent house cleaning, hand washing, and air filtering) will be necessary if you make them part of your family. It's important to do your research when considering a new pet, but here's a roundup of hypoallergenic dogs and cats to get brains a-thinking.

— Additional reporting by Sara Yoo

Airedale Terrier
Flickr user Lulu Hoeller

Airedale Terrier

Bedlington Terrier
Flickr user tanakawho

Bedlington Terrier

Bouvier des Flandres
Flickr user raddewey

Bouvier des Flandres

Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Flickr user audrey_sel

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Irish Water Spaniel
Flickr user petsadviser-pix

Irish Water Spaniel

Italian Greyhound
Flickr user 11950mike

Italian Greyhound

Kerry Blue Terrier
Flickr user glasgows

Kerry Blue Terrier

Manchester Terrier
Flickr user petsadviser-pix

Manchester Terrier

Norwich Terrier
Flickr user audrey_sel

Norwich Terrier

Oriental Shorthair
Flickr user Lil Shepherd

Oriental Shorthair

Peruvian Hairless Dog
Flickr user HBarrison

Peruvian Hairless Dog

Portuguese Water Dog
Flickr user Sirsnapsalot

Portuguese Water Dog

Scottish Terrier
Flickr user arrtx1

Scottish Terrier

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
Flickr user sirispj

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier

West Highland White Terrier
Flickr user tanakawho

West Highland White Terrier

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Flickr user Shames Privacy

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Xoloitzcuintli
Flickr user Micyaotl

Xoloitzcuintli

Yorkshire Terrier
Flickr user Macskafaraok

Yorkshire Terrier