What is a good, large, low allergy dog breed?

Question

I really want to get another dog (I already have a shitzu) but I want a larger breed. The problem is that it has to be a low allergen dog since someone in my house is allergic. I've checked out the AKC website already so please do not link that. I need a breed that is also good with other dogs. There are no children in the house anymore (my brother is now 17) so that's not an issue. Any breed suggestions are welcome!

Answer 1

Poodles can be considered low allergy. The Standard Poodle is a nice tall dog.



If someone in your house is allergic, and you already have one dog, I wouldn't be considering getting another. Allergies stink and being around not one but TWO dogs may set them badly causing many problems. Is the person with allergies on board with this? Do they understand that even getting a dog like a Poodle could cause them problems? There is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog and I would be worried about the person with allergies.

Answer 2

poodles and they come in different sizes. But getting a poodle doens't mean somebody allergic to dog will definitely not be allergic to whatever particular dog you get.



The only way to tell for sure without living with the dog for a few days or hours (depends on allergy how fast it shows) would be a skin test.

Answer 3

Bichon Frise sounds like a good dog for you. They aren't that big, but not that little either.

Here is an article on hypoallergenic dog breeds. http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/815208/top-10-best-hypoallergenic-dog-breeds-1

I hope this helps :) God Bless. :)

Answer 4

If you're up for all the grooming requirements, you might want to consider a Standard Poodle, and the males are larger than the females. It's my opinion that they are very easy to train, but they do need a goodly amount of exercise, at least the one I use to own was quite active.

Answer 5

I agree with the std poodle, great dogs, don't shed but do loose some coat like we loose hair (only double coated breeds shed undercoat-poodles don't ;have undercoat.). Regular brushing will keep the dust out of the dog's coat. I groomed 30 yrs and owned three stds. None were wimpy, all stood up for themselves and me.

Answer 6

@Chelsea Lately - wrong. There is such a thing as a hypoallergenic dog - you and many just aren't taking the literal meaning of the word. Hypo means 'under' or 'less.' So these dogs provoke allergies LESS than other dogs. Many people just believe hypoallergenic means no allergies whatsoever.



I agree with you, though. Two dogs will probably set off an allergy if one does not. Standard Poodles, Bichon, Maltese, Yorkshire Terriers, West Highland Whites, Havanese, ect., are all hypoallergenic dogs...but they all have saliva and dander, and that's what allergic people are allergic too.



Oh well, good luck.

Answer 7

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/allergy.htm