If you have an allergy, it doesn’t completely rule out having a dog, although choosing one can be quite a challenge. First of all, however, we must realize that the term hypoallergenic dog does not mean that the pet does not cause allergies, but only that it produces fewer allergens that cause symptoms. The most irritating are allergens found in the dog’s exfoliated epidermis, because there are the most of them, and fur, saliva and urine are also sensitizing. Therefore, the main determinant when choosing a pooch should be its size, because the smaller the surface of the dog’s body, the less it produces epidermis with allergens. Another determinant is whether the dog has fur and whether she sheds it often. In this case, hairless dogs and those that do not shed are the best. Below, to make your decision easier, we will describe one of the breeds that are most suitable for people with allergies. Just remember that each person can be allergic to various factors, so before taking your pet home, it is worth spending some time with it to assess its impact on your body. Therefore, one of the breeds that experts say is the best breed for allergy sufferers is Bichon frise.
Bichon Frise is a breed with hair that does not fall out, but grows back. He loses only a single hair, therefore he is considered a good dog for allergy sufferers, but his care can be a bit too troublesome.
Small, ubiquitous bichons show great vitality and vitality. They are not, unlike other dogs with pedigrees, burdened with virtually no genetic diseases. They live to be 16-18 years old with full fitness, and sometimes even longer. Bichon Frize he is a very durable and smart dog.
Known around the world as an “anti-stress” dog and in the West even used in dog therapy. He is an extremely sensitive, cheerful, emotional dog who loves to cuddle and be close to people. A perfect companion for a homebody and a person who likes long walks.
Bichons are alert but not noisy guardians of the home. Eager to play, he can find a toy in anything. Devoted to his master and the whole family, he fills every gap with his presence. You can’t feel alone with it. He is not an intrusive dog, but he requires a firm approach, you can’t give in to him too often because he will quickly wrap the household around his finger. In order not to be afraid of strangers and other pets, they should not be kept under a shade. He is an intelligent dog and learns quickly, so there are no problems to teach him to sleep in his own bed or other rules of cleanliness and good manners.
It is also obvious that the bigger the dog is, the more time-consuming its care becomes, and the proportion of allergens is proportionally higher. Of course, there are many more dogs suitable for allergy sufferers, including Yorkshire Terriers, Maltese, Poodles, Mexican Naked Dogs, Schnauzers, both small, medium and giant, Bedlington Terriers, Kerry Blue Terriers, Irish Water Spaniels, Portuguese Water Dogs and Labradoodles A cross between a Labrador and a Poodle.
So we do not have to limit ourselves to one breed and we have a lot to choose from, but if we really care about a particular breed, which unfortunately causes us allergy symptoms, we can always try desensitization.