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Contrary to popular belief, pet dander, not hair, is the cause of most allergy symptoms in humans. Certain types of dogs shed more dander, or dry skin cells, than others, but no breed is completely hypoallergenic.
According to Sweet Lucy's Allergic to Dogs pages (see Related Links), dachshunds are one of the worst breeds for allergy sufferers. This claim is confirmed by the International Archives of Allergy and Immunology (Vol. 61, No. 4, 1980, "Dog Dander Allergens"), which says, unlike some dogs, dachshunds possess two types of dander. One is similar to the type found on cats; the other is dog specific.
The Best Dogs for Allergy Sufferers (alphabetical)
- Bedlington Terrier
- Bichon Frise
- Chinese Crested
- Irish Water Spaniel
- Kerry Blue Terrier
- Maltese
- Poodle
- Portuguese Water Dog (The Black guy in office has one)
- Schnauzer
- Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
- Mexican Hairless
Regardless of the breed you buy, bathing the dog frequently, using allergen-resistant bedding, and buying an air filter all help reduce allergy symptoms.
Answer I have one Dachshund and I wouldn't say that the breed is good for people with Allergies. My Doxie is a smooth coat and he sheds a lot. He also has a lot of dander, which is what really triggers reactions. This is a common problem in Doxies and there is no way around it. Both long hairs and wire hairs also have a lot of dander.
No dog is totally hypoallergenic. If someone suffers from extremely bad allergies it might be impractical to own a dog.
I would avoid buying any of the cross breed dogs that are popular such as Labradoodles. They are not guaranteed to be hypoallergenic. Because they are cross breeds of Poodles (or a similar breed) and a non-hypoallergenic breed the dog only has a fifty per cent chance of having the hypoallergenic quality.
- Yes, they are great! I have 2 short or smooth coat dachshunds and had one prior to them for 15 years. My son suffers with allergies to pollen, dust, cats , etc. Yet I have never had a problem with the dogs. They have minimal shedding and are very clean. I can only speak from experience, but if you search on-line the consensus is; (with the exception of this site) that they are a good breed for alergy sufferers. All I can offer is that maybe the particular dog had skin problems. I know quite a few doxi owners and no one has ever expressed a problem with allergies. If you are really concerned I would ask a vet, they will be the most reliable source of information. Good luck with your search for your new puppy, I for one love the breed...
No, they aren't hypoallergenic. Most hypoallergenic Dog Breeds are smaller breeds that do not shed much, like the Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie) or the Maltise.
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