There is no such thing as a dog that is 100% hypoallergenic. This phrase refers to dogs that are low allergy. These dogs can be a form of relief for individuals who love to have canine companions, but cannot deal with their allergy attacks in the presence of dogs. Hypoallergenic dogs shed little to no hair. Further, they do not produce as much dander as the average dog. All dogs, even hairless ones, shed dander, but these ones have a low level of it. The most hypoallergenic dogs are the ones that have no hair or continuous hair growth. Some people are allergic to dog saliva. Unfortunately, no dog breed comes with hypoallergenic saliva. The phrase only refers to hair and dander when it comes to canine breeds. People with severe allergies, however, may still have reactions to hypoallergenic dogs. If you are allergic but want a pet, check out possible hypoallergenic dog breeds that might work for you. Before buying or adopting a dog, make sure that you spend time with it to see that it is a healthy choice for you. These are some low-allergy breeds to consider:

» Basenji
» Bichon Frise
» Chinese Crested
» Havanese
» Irish Water Spaniel
» Kerry Blue Terrier
» Maltese
» Poodle
» Portuguese Water Dog
» Schnauzer
» Shih Tzu
» Yorkshire Terrier

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