I stand corrected -
Dog and cat dander is what is most responsible for human allergies --but saliva and urine also can contribute.
And - I certainly agree with a recent poster who mentioned that frequent bathing can help a lot. I have read this often.
One thing that I don't think has been mentioned yet -- is the fact that Yorkies are small - this should help keep irritants down to a minimum ---- a large dog would probably cause more problems than a very small dog. Dander alone could be many times greater in a large dog compared to a little Yorkie.
Carol Jean
One of the least allergenic dogs is the Bichon - I have one and can vouch for this. I don't have allergies, but many members in my family do, and my bichon has never caused any of them any problems. Now that saliva has been mentioned --- it was probably my Yorkie pup's licking my girlfriend's hands that made them itch. But, other than this, he didn't seem to cause her any problems. |