5 Dogs That Do Not Cause Allergies
For some people, having a pet is synonymous with sneezing, teary eyes, and a red nose. If that is your case, in this article we will tell you which are the dogs that do not cause allergies or that do not shed as much hair and reduce reactions in humans.
Am I allergic to dogs?
Before meeting dogs that do not cause allergies, it would be good to identify the most common symptoms or reactions. The consequences of being around a pet range from typical sneezing to headache, through itching in the throat, watery eyes or skin rashes. It all depends on how our immune system reacts.
It is worth noting that being allergic to dogs is actually not ‘getting along’ with the hair, saliva or dander that these animals present. All these elements can contain allergens, mainly the last one, which are spread throughout the environment when the dog scratches or plays.
Dog breeds that do not cause allergies
The controversy has been installed from the moment that some indicate that in reality there are no so-called ‘dogs that do not cause allergies ‘, but because of their type of hair, or because they do not lose too much, they significantly reduce reactions in people .
If you want to adopt a pet but suffer every time you are next to a dog, you may want to choose any of these breeds:
1. Yorkshire terrier
This small dog of British origin – the photo that opens this article – has been chosen as one of the best ‘hypoallergenic dogs’ because it does not lose any hair. We only have to be careful when we comb it, because in that case it does shed strands, but to avoid sneezing it is as simple as opening the windows or brushing it outdoors.
The Yorkshire terrier also has the same skin pH as people, and that also prevents the immune system from reacting when we approach it.
2. Basenji
There are many characteristics of this dog that are worth highlighting. To begin with, this breed of African origin does not bark, but rather makes a sound similar to Tyrolean chant to communicate.
Having short hair – usually black, brown or brindle – she barely shed strands when scratching or moving around in her bed. In addition, the basenji does not give off a bad smell and, since it does not like water very much, it cleans itself like cats.
3. Maltese Bichon
Believe it or not, this breed of fine and long hair is another of the dogs that do not cause allergies because it does not fall off, but it does require daily care. A perfect companion animal that, despite its small size, is an excellent guardian.
4. Spanish water dog
This beautiful medium-sized woolly one is native to Andalusia and was used both as a shepherd and for company on boats and for hunting. Today it is chosen as a pet in Spanish and European houses.
The Spanish water dog does not lose hair and its coat is adapted, as its name suggests, to getting wet. Therefore, it does not give off that typical dog smell when they leave the house on rainy days.
5. Italian Greyhound
Another non-allergy-causing dog is the smallest of the sighthound family, whose origin dates back more than 2,000 years. It has a very short and simple coat, hence it is chosen by those who suffer from reactions to pets.
The Italian Greyhound is very active and its athletic body allows it to run at long speeds (up to 40 km / h). Regarding his temperament, we can indicate that he is cheerful, dependent on the owner, reserved with strangers, intelligent and sensitive.
Other dogs that do not cause allergies because they do not shed are Airedale Terriers, Wire Fox Terriers, Poodles, Portuguese Water Dogs, Chinese Crested, Samoyed, and West Highland White Terriers.
