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How to Get a Hypoallergenic Dog

By eHow Pets Editor
 
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Instructions

Hairless Dog Breeds

  • Step 1:
    Research hairless dog breeds on the Internet. While most hairless breeds are still considered rare, you can often contact their breeders directly. You best chances to acquire a Xoloitzcuintle or Peruvian Incan Orchid is through a professional breeder.
  • Step 2:
    Search for rescue organizations that specialize in hairless breeds such as Chinese Crested and American Hairless Terriers.
  • Step 3:
    Speak to your local veterinarian. Many veterinarians are heavily involved in the lives of their clients and are aware of upcoming litters of different breeds. They may also be able to put you into contact with individuals that have the breeds of dogs you are looking at, so that you can familiarize yourself with the breed personally, and not just on paper.

Single Coated Dog Breeds

  • Step 1:
    Visit your local pet rescue shelter. There are many of the hypoallergenic breeds of dogs which are popular enough to be found in local shelters all over the country. Some of the breeds you might look for are Poodles, Schnauzers, and West Highland White Terriers.
  • Step 2:
    Look up breed rescue agencies online. Some of the hypoallergenic single coated breeds are still somewhat rare, so you must talk to the people that are related to their rescue organizations. You will want to look for soft coated Wheaten Terriers, Bedlington Terriers and Bichon Frise.
  • Step 3:
    Search online for breeders. Some of your hypoallergenic dog breeds are easiest to find directly from a professional breeder. Breeds to look for include Coton De Tulear, Portuguese Water Dogs and Kerry Blue Terriers.

Tips & Warnings

  • Hairless dogs still produce allergens, but tend to produce less than other breeds. They are a good choice for allergy sufferer's that prefer to keep their pets indoors at all times.
  • Be a responsible pet owner. Don't give up your existing pets just because of your allergies, but make sure that the next dog you get is hypoallergenic and therefore won't aggravate your allergies to the extent that many other breeds do.
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