You should also remember that sometimes it may appear that a person is allergic to a dog, when it is not the dog they are actually allergic to, but what the dog is exposed to. For example a man who is allergic to dust mites may have a reaction when he is around a dog who sleeps in a dog bed that is dust mite infested. The dust mite feces gets onto the dog's coat and the dog carries it to the that man causing allergic reaction.
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You may think that best dog for people with allergies will be a short-haired dog? No! You’ll find short and long-haired breeds that do well with people with allergies.
It's because as we mention earlier it’s not the dog’s hair per se that causes allergies but it’s the saliva, skin, or other proteins. Allergens can latch on to the hair, so less shedding in general—rather than the length of the hair may be helpful.
Bedlington Terrier
Bedlington terriers have curly, wooly coats with an extra mop on the top of the head, and weigh 17 to 23 pounds.
Chinese Crested
This bred has little to no hair, which again can lower but not eliminate allergens in the home. Chinese crested dogs comes in two versions—hairless, which have hair on the head, feet, and tail and powderpuff, which have a soft coat over the entire body. These dogs weigh about 10–13 pounds.
Kerry Blue Terrier
These bred have a soft, dense coat and weigh 33 to 40 pounds. Originally bred as hunters, they may not do well in households with cats or other small pets,
Labradoodle
Labradoodles are a mix of a poodle and Labrador retriever. The original intent was to produce a seeing-eye dog that was also hypoallergenic.