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maleficent · 12-20-2004, 05:34 PM

http://www.thepetprofessor.com/secAr...and-people.asp

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Non-shedding dogs such as Shih Tzus, Bichon Frises, Poodles and Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are examples of dog breeds considered to be hypoallergenic. These breeds must be groomed on a regular basis. This will also reduce the amount of allergens produced in the environment.

Rabbits are generally recognized as hypoallergenic.

http://www.ask-the-vet.com/dogs-for-...-allergies.htm

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Dogs with fur which don’t’ shed much dander – Bichon Frise, Bedlington terrier, Basenji, Italian Greyhound, Poodles, Miniature Schnauzers, Soft coated Wheaten Terriers.

Even if you choose to get one of these dogs, the following household rules would ease the allergies and would make your life with dogs more bearable :

Do not sleep with the dogs and it’s probably best not to allow them into the bedrooms or confine them just downstairs in the hard floored areas. Try using baby gates on stairs.
Try to have just hardwood flooring wherever possible – carpet tends to harbour pet dander and makes it hard to remove.
You can have HEPA air cleaners in the house to reduce the mold, pollen and dander level
If the dogs are allowed on the sofas then it’s best to have slip covers or sheets
Vacuum the house regularly with a HEPA filtered vacuum cleaner.
Wash your dog twice a month to remove dander. If you can get a pet groomer to do it at their parlour all the better because it means you don’t have set off your allergies whilst doing it.
Wash all the dog bedding and toys regularly. You can try using special laundry detergents formulated for allergy control – click here.