So my GF has allergies with most dogs , but there's a lot of breeds that have curly hair and less dander she's ok with like poodles and cocker spaniels. I hate both dogs though, I'm really hoping to find a breed of dog that doesn't look like it belongs in a pink purse or held by Paris Hilton. Any suggestions?
I have the same sort of dog allergies. Found this list which seems to be pretty good. Personally I'm a fan of Samoyeds cause they always look so happy.
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My two younger kids have (had) dander, cat and pollen related allergies. We researched the subject and finally got two yorkie-poo pups seven years ago (Yorkshire Terrier & Poodle cross). No allergies. Plus these dogs don't shed.
I have a dander allergy. Cats affect me the most, some large dogs as well. We have a Westie (West Highland White Terrier), and I've never noticed any allergy symptoms around him.
Though friends of mine are allergic to dogs and say that they'll notice minor itchy arms/etc, so I guess take that for what it's worth.
Westie (I had to doubletake because our Westie looks so much like this one):
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The standard poodle is nowhere near a purse dog. And there is nothing saying you have to trim and style their fur like that. Poodles are good dogs that get a bad rap.
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Soft Coated Wheaten terrier if you want something a smidge smaller than an Airedale. Same deal as the Airedale temperament wise - a distinctly different take on the terrier personality.
Adult and pup:
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The standard poodle is nowhere near a purse dog. And there is nothing saying you have to trim and style their fur like that. Poodles are good dogs that get a bad rap.
My parents had a standard poodle. It weighed 90lbs.
They're too smart for their own good though. They will learn your training techniques and how to exploit them.
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Another good option would be a labradoodle. I think it'll probably be our next dog, but definitely not your typical "poodle" or as most people see them.
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Soft Coated Wheaten terrier if you want something a smidge smaller than an Airedale. Same deal as the Airedale temperament wise - a distinctly different take on the terrier personality.
Adult and pup:
Consider a Wheaton. I had one, and they are so full of love and personality. I miss him
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We have 3 Bichon/Shih Tzu dogs. My two youngest don't seem to be allergic to every dog but we were never sure which dogs they would react to, and which they wouldn't, aside from the typical hypoallergenic dogs, such as we have now. So that's what we started with.
We had a poodle once, when they were quite young - a toy poodle. He wasn't a yapper, like some can be. Decent enough dog, as long as he was happy with what you were doing, where he was concerned. If he didn't like it, he was the most vindictive little turd ever. He destroyed a lot of stuff. We had a gargantuan entry way at the time, that was closed off to the rest of the house, and so if we had to go to the store or whatever, then we'd leave him in there, with some of his toys and food/water. 99% of the time, I was home, so he rarely got left alone.
But if you left him home to run errands or whatever? Man, what a rotter. We had to make sure there was absolutely nothing he could grab and rip apart. We once left out one of a set of stacking stools (padded), thinking it would be fine. Nope. Got home and he'd jumped up on top of it and absolutely ripped it to shreds. Drove us nuts. We will never own another dog that's a poodle or has poodle in it.
Or you can get a Peruvian Inca Orchid. Totally hairless dog that was worshipped by the Inca's. I want one so bad to go with my hairless cat but really hard to find.
Another good option would be a labradoodle. I think it'll probably be our next dog, but definitely not your typical "poodle" or as most people see them.
That is a cute dog. How big to labradoodles get tho? I prefer medium sized dogs
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I have a dander allergy. Cats affect me the most, some large dogs as well. We have a Westie (West Highland White Terrier), and I've never noticed any allergy symptoms around him.
Though friends of mine are allergic to dogs and say that they'll notice minor itchy arms/etc, so I guess take that for what it's worth.
Westie (I had to doubletake because our Westie looks so much like this one):
This dog looks great. thanks for posting about this breed.
my wife has brutal allergies when it comes to dogs/cats/etc. our neighbours got a malti-poo (maltese poodle). he's a cute little guy and my wife has no problem around him at all....
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Or you can get a Peruvian Inca Orchid. Totally hairless dog that was worshipped by the Inca's. I want one so bad to go with my hairless cat but really hard to find.
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Dog breeds that have less dander
Totally hairless dog that was worshipped by the Inca's. I want one so bad to go with my hairless cat but really hard to find.
