Dogs

Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds

Hypoallergenic dog breeds are those touted as being hypoallergenic; that is, provoking fewer allergic reactions in allergy sufferers.

There are various coat types that are said to produce fewer allergens: single-coated dogs, who do not have a thick undercoat; dogs whose coat continues to grow, like human hair, rather than shedding regularly; and hairless dogs. These breeds usually shed less dander and hair and are, therefore, considered hypoallergenic. However, even hairless dogs can produce enough dander to affect a highly allergic person.

The following dog breeds are often called hypoallergenic:

Single-coated breeds

• Basenji
• Bedlington Terrier
• Bichon Frisé
• Bolognese (dog)
• Chinese Crested (powder puff)
• Coton de Tulear
• Havanese
• Irish Water Spaniel
• Kerry Blue Terrier
• Lowchen
• Maltese
• Poodles (all sizes)
• Poodle hybrids
• Portuguese Water Dog
• Schnauzer (all sizes)
• Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier

Hairless breeds;

• American Hairless Terrier
• Chinese Crested (hairless)
• Mexican Hairless Dog (Xoloitzcuintli)
• Peruvian Hairless Dog

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