[Aira]

We've had our Aira for just over three weeks and both my boyfriend and myself are allergic to her. I have never completely believed that so called hypoallergenic dogs are really fine for people with allergies so we were expecting slight reactions to her. Most people are allergic to the dander rather than the fur anyway. She bothers us much less than large, furry, shedding dogs but our allergies have definitely been acting up (i.e. stuffiness, itchy skin).

Unfortunately I cannot offer much in way of suggestions. We have decided to try to live with it but we try to reduce the problems by brushing her outside (weather permitting), not allowing her on the couch unless a blanket is down, not allowing her to sleep in our bed, and frequent hand washing. I find I react the most when I brush her so I do it in old clothes that I change out of once I'm done and also wasi my hands and face after brushing. Most days are ok but on the really bad days I also take an anti-histimine.

Good luck!