Hypoallergenic dog breeds

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Hypoallergenic dog breeds are those touted as being hypoallergenic; that is, provoking fewer allergic reactions in allergy sufferers.

There are various coat types that are said to produce fewer allergens: single-coated dogs, who do not have a thick undercoat; dogs whose coat continues to grow, like human hair, rather than shedding regularly; and hairless dogs. These breeds usually shed less dander and hair and are, therefore, considered hypoallergenic. However, even hairless dogs can produce enough dander to affect a highly allergic person.

It is not easy to immediately ascertain whether or not one is allergic to a dog. It takes time to become sensitized and hence a sufferer of allergic reactions. Furthermore, young dogs do not produce as much dander as older dogs, so there is a great possibility of being mistaken about whether or not one is allergic to a dog based on one's reaction to it as a puppy.