For people that love dogs, yet have allergic reactions to them, there is a simple alternative. If you can’t do without a four legged “friend,” choosing a hypoallergenic dog is the best alternative. For those who are scratching their heads, a hypoallergenic dog is not a special breed of dogs. They are dogs that generate less (hypo) allergens (allergenic) in the air, which has a lot to do with the dog’s physical size and length of its fur.
For allergy sufferers, finding an allergy-friendly dog is the most reasonable choice. This doesn’t mean that the dog will be completely allergy proof, but it does mean that this type of dog tends to generate less amounts of allergy causing elements.
It is impossible to find a dog that causes no degree of allergens.
Allergy reactions from dogs can consist of skin rashes, watery and itchy eyes, sneezing and a stuffy nose. More serious reactions are wheezing, asthma attacks and not being able to breathe deeply.
These can be frightening reactions and choosing not to have a pet, for these reasons, out ways the benefits of having one. For dog lovers, who suffer with allergies, this is a hard fact to accept.
The reason some people suffer from simple pet hair is because of their immune system. They are hypersensitive to the components found on the dog hair. Many people think it is the animal hair that causes the problem, but in reality it is what attaches itself to the pet hair.
The dog’s hair picks up pollen and dust attaching itself to the hair follicle. With normal movements, the elements are distracted on whatever it comes across.
Hence, larger and longer haired dogs have a tendency to generate more allergens than smaller and shorter haired dogs Therefore, the bigger the dog, the more allergy components it will distract.
If choosing a dog from a breeder, try spending at least 30 minutes playing with the dog and being in the dog’s area to see how you react to it.
If you have a severe reaction in that amount of time, then you can be assured that having it as a live-in would not be a good idea.
If you’re choosing a breeder who lives a substantial distance away, send a clothing item to the breeder and ask them to place it near the dog for a day and send it back to you in a plastic bag. Wear the clothing item or breathe in the smell and see how you react.
If no reaction, you might want to consider visiting the breeder in person. If you do get a negative reaction, it’s best not to waste your time visiting in person. The allergic reaction would probably be worse if you were around the real thing.
Another thing you might want to consider when choosing a dog is the temperament.
You want to choose a dog that will meet your needs, and you in turn, can meet its needs as well. Not only do you want to choose an allergy-friendly dog, but if you have a family, you want one that is family-friendly as well.
Here are a few breeds to consider: Bichon Frise, Irish Terrier, Poodles.
These dogs enjoy family surroundings, they’re excellent with children and they make great watch dogs. They also have low shedding levels.
If you are a single adult, you might want to consider a dog that is happy with minimal people surroundings. A couple of good choices would be Chihuahua or a Portuguese Water Dog. These dogs tend to bond with one person rather than several.
Here are a few dogs to stay away from due to their high shedding ability. They are: Cocker Spaniels, Irish Setters, Dachshunds, Basset hounds, German Shepherds and Afghan Hounds.
If you choose an indoor dog, it’s best to choose one that can be groomed regularly or that you can bath easily. It’s best to bath them at least 1-2 times per week.
This will reduce the amount of pet dander. Taking care of your dog’s hair is an important part of reducing the components that cause allergies.
You can even choose a hairless dog such as the Chinese Crested, American Hairless Terrier or the Mexican Hairless.
Some people claim that certain breeds bring out the worst in their allergies than others. In choosing a breed, be open to find the best one that fits your lifestyle.
Colin Philips
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is a morkie the right dog for me?
im 13, oldest of 3 kids. never owned a dog before but have babysat and known many. we are soon moving to GA, the Atlanta area. I want a dog that is sweet and is okay with meeting people. im scared of large dogs and after several experiences with babysitting medium size to large size dogs we have learned that we are more of a small dog family. we want a little dog, but not a bratty little lapdog that barks 24/7, which i believe it partialy the owners fault for giving it everything it wants. (like bratty children). anyways, i want a dog that is active and likes to play, but can also be layed back and calm. i also dont want a dog that barks a lot, like i said before. i was thinking that a morkie would be a great dog for our family. my cousins have a morkie and hes a great dog. we need to have a hypoallergenic dog so we dont have a wide variety of dogs to choose from so dont start ranting on about how theyre ‘overpriced mutts and you should by a cheap mutt instead’ cuz we CANT. also we don’t want any kind of poodle or anything with poo or oodle in its name (yorki-poos, labradoodles, ect.) because or neighbors have a HORRIBLY BEHAVED poodle and we have no intrest in ever owning one.
anyways, please comment with dog breed suggestions. Thanks!
what the hell is a morkie? certainly not any breed reocognized by the akc thats probably for sure
and btw, there is no such thing as a hypoalergenic dog. ALL dogs have dander and saliva which is where the alergies come from. unless you suddenly know of some weird breed without skin or a tongue
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a morkie is a maltese/yorkie mix? Anywyas, getting a dog is for life. So if you are planning on getting this dog make sure you are ready for the responsibility. Having younger siblings can be tough, you need to explain to them that a dog is not a toy especially if it’s a smaller breed. All dogs can be very playful, you can teach it to be sweet by just simply giving it lots of affection, playing with it, and walking it daily.
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There’s no predictability with this mix. If you really wanted one, How about you look through petfinder.com to find one? You could also look at Terriers as well.
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Just so you know that there is no such thing as a HYPO ALLERGENIC DOG, all dog have dander, hair, and saliva. The three main allergy causing elements. so whether you like dogs with poodle or oodle in it it makes no difference.
A dog called a Morkie does not exist they are Maltese and Yorkshire Terrier mixes, and for your information can be worse then any Poodle ever bred.
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A horribly behaved poodle is simply an untrained poodle. I wouldn’t want to own an untrained, obnoxious dog either.
"Morkies" are maltese/yorkie mix. Research both breeds thoroughly and decide if you like and can accept everything good AND bad about them, as the pup will inherit a random combination of traits from each parent. I also recommend that if you are looking for a "designer" mix puppy that you do NOT pay for one from a breeder. There will have been no genetic health testing or anything of the sort so you really don’t know what you are forking a few hundred bucks over for. More often than not the breeder is entirely clueless and you run a very real risk of getting a sickly dog. There are lots of maltese and/or yorkie mixes in shelters and rescues.
Also, there are several small breeds that shed very little. What are your thoughts on a shih tzu or a bichon? Both breeds are fun, playful dogs. There’s no such thing as a truly hypoallergenic coat and anybody with a severe dog allergy will likely have some noticeable reaction from a "hypoallergenic" dog. There are breeds that have a low-shed, low dander coat that are easier for allergy sufferers to tolerate, though.
Avoid the common myth and misconception that mixing a low-dander, low shed dog with another breed will produce "hypoallergenic" puppies. As "doodles" prove daily, half of them shed as much and carry as much dander as the non -poodle parent. This is unfortunately the biggest selling point of designer mixes–"they won’t shed!" It’s a load of horse shit, they shed as often as not.
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You WANT to screwed by a BYB crook into PAYING for mutt/mongrel CRAP??????????
Wow,that’s pretty stupid,isn’t it?
THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS HYPO-ALLERGENIC MUTTS!!!
NONE…no purebred & no MUTT!
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