With all the talk about the new Obama dog is hypoallergenic, we thought
We will try to define what they mean by hypoallergenic and what breeds seem
To be certified as allergy friendly.
Just for clarification on:
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ÀåÀÎ) tried
Wednesday to correct misconceptions about the case, with the announcement that "there is really hypoallergenic dog."
"It is a common misconception that people are allergic to a dog's hair, and
It is mistakenly believed that dogs that shed less will not cause a reaction, "
The academy said.
"However, allergies to pets are caused by proteins found in animal
saliva and skin glands, which are deposited on the hair. These proteins are
transported in microscopic particles through the air as an invisible aerosol.
When inhaled, they trigger allergic reactions in humans. Like all dogs
secrete these proteins are not allergy-free dog. ".
That said, there are dogs that are suitable, if groomed properly and in
time that small relief less hair dandruff flying around, and then
, As a result, a reduced incidence of the offending proteins in saliva and
environment.
As a side note, do these dogs require frequent grooming. Since many
of these breeds have hair that continues to grow as people (vs. fall
like when it reaches a certain length), it should be brushed or cut frequently, or
it will be terribly matted.
Some of the breeds that are labeled as hypoallergenic are:
* Basenji * Poodle
* Bedlington Terrier * Portuguese Water Dog
* Bichon Frize * Puli
* Chinese Crested * Schnauzer
* Coton de Tulear * Shih Tzu
* Havanese * Wheaten
* Irish Water Spaniel * Yorkshire Terrier
* Kerry Blue Terrier
* Maltese
In addition, we now have "hybrid" dogs as Labradoodles,
goldendoodle, etc. These dogs are a mix of the familiar "hypo" and dog
Traditional dog. As with any mutt, it is impossible to determine how much
of each race (parent) will be the end result (puppy). It is
recommended that an allergy sufferer spend time with the breed considered
to check whether an allergic reaction. Breeding for a hybrid is not a perfect
science by any means.
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