Hypoallergenic Dog and Cat Breeds
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.
Affenpinscher
Afghan Hound
Airedale Terrier
Balinese
Basenji
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Bouvier des Flandres
Cairn Terrier
Chinese Crested
Cornish Rex
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Devon Rex
Goldendoodle
Havanese
Irish Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel
Italian Greyhound
Javanese
Kerry Blue Terrier
Labradoodle
Lowchen
Maltese
Manchester Terrier
Norwich Terrier
Oriental Shorthair
Peruvian Hairless Dog
Poodle (Standard, Miniature, and Toy)
Portuguese Water Dog
Puli
Rat Terrier
Samoyed
Schnauzer
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Shih Tzu
Siberian
Silky Terrier
Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
Sphynx
Tibetan Terrier
Welsh Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Xoloitzcuintli
Yorkshire Terrier
