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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88  I 100% agree. Also it needs to be kept in mind that if allergies or breathing issues with things outside, dogs will get it on them and bring it inside and it will stay on their hair and paws and so on. Some one with breathing issues and allergies should hang out with the dog they are looking at before getting them. |
Just wanted to comment as someone who LOVES dogs but is allergic to dogs. I have had a Maltese (considered hypoallergenic) in the past and knew from experience that I would still have allergy symptoms even with a hypoallergenic breed.
When I got my first Yorkie, I had the expectations of the runny nose and itchy eyes again because I had been without a dog for three years after my Maltese passed away. Low and behold, my allergies were pretty bad. I had to take antihistamines for several weeks before my body adjusted to having a dog at home again.
I've since adjusted and the allergy symptoms have calmed down. But I have to be careful and not let them lick my hands and say touch my face or rub my eyes. I also have to keep them relatively clean. They aren't allowed on my bed or in my bedroom. But we cuddle on the couch.
So...don't be alarmed if your wife may seem to be allergic to your newly adopted hypoallergenic dog at first. For me, I would keep my dogs regardless of taking antihistamines for life, purely because of my love of dogs.
Oh and another thing you may need to be patient with in an adult dog is re-potty training him/her. Even if the foster home says the dog is potty trained, in any new environment, they'll need to be re-potty trained.
Good luck with your search! I'm excited for you to find your new dog!