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SnowWa · 01-11-2006, 01:29 PM

Again - it's not the fur or the hair - or the pee that people are allergic to.
It's the "dander." I can't figure out where people come up with such totally incorrect information.

Please do some research - there are many many very informative articles (by allergists) on the Internet.

Carol Jean

lilbumbleybees · 01-11-2006, 01:46 PM

Well really the only advice I can give is this story:

The groomer I work with has a husband. He is pretty darn allergic to dogs and cats. They own FOUR cats and THREE dogs. One of those being a golden retreiver which is very well known for not helping allergies at all. He rarely ever has a problem though b/c she keeps all the animals CLEAN. they get baths once to twice a week. Yorkies, depending on their skin, you can even wash every 2-3 days. But that does depends on the individual Yorkie. Yorkies aren't very bad for allergies if they're kept nice a clean. It's not the dog itself that people are allergic to, it's the dander on their skin. So long as they're kept clean, the dander is kept down. You can also help her by not allowing your baby on her bed or furniture that she sits on a lot. And wash your baby's bedding regularly. I wish you luck in your baby and share the information you retrieve here with your mom and dad! My sister also has bad allergies, but does fine when I travel to go visit her with my Yorkie and my Lab.

Good Luck!!

skingstone · 01-11-2006, 03:24 PM

I agree with most threads here, but need to add one more point. There are people allergic to saliva. I am allergic to the saliva. If my dog licks me or scratches me with his mouth, the area get's all irritated. If he licks me or i touch one of his toys that he has chewed and then i touch my eyes! FORGET IT! I have to be REALLY careful to always wash my hands. I also take antihistamines and eyedrops for my itchy eyes.

Its weird, but within a few days, snickers learned that he could lick everyones face but mine. He doesn't even try. Yet, he immediately licks my husband and son to death!

SnowWa · 01-11-2006, 03:42 PM

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.

*Pink~Daisy* · 01-11-2006, 04:29 PM

Yorkies have Hair, like us

sort of. (no fur)

JCV · 01-11-2006, 04:53 PM

My dad is allergic to dog dandruff, or something like that, but he never seems to cough or sneeze while with our doggy.

Yorkies are one of the most allergic friendly dogs.

Stormy · 01-11-2006, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by shecass

I'm allergic to dogs and my yorkies have never bothered me nor did my shih tzu. I think it's has a lot to do with the fact that they don't shed. Good Luck. Tell your dad that yorkies don't affect people with dog allergies. As far as I know.

I found this website. Show this to your Mom & Dad.

http://www.bigdogboutique.com/Produc...enic_dogs.html

My kids and I have asthma and all sorts of allergies. That is one of the main reasons we originally got a Yorkshire Terrier over 30 years ago. We have had them ever since....they do not have FUR they have HAIR as we do. So no dander, fur or allergies. We have never had any problem.

sabrinasmom · 01-11-2006, 04:57 PM

my family has a lot of allergies, but though they are allergic to most dogs, we've had no problems with the Yorkies or my Dad's snauzer. BUT - she needs to be tested, and then I'd "borrow" a Yorkie or get one of your friends who has one to come spend the night and let it stay pretty close to MOM. Yorkies don't have the shedding or the dander that most dogs do, but it would not be good to get a pup of any breed and then find out you can't have it. Allergies can be very expensive... Sorry, but you may have to wait until you have your own place.

ytsirk27 · 01-11-2006, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SnowWa

Again - it's not the fur or the hair - or the pee that people are allergic to.
It's the "dander." I can't figure out where people come up with such totally incorrect information.

Please do some research - there are many many very informative articles (by allergists) on the Internet.

Carol Jean

Im sorry but i KNOW what im talking about..maybe you need to do some more research!!

UYC#1fan · 01-12-2006, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ytsirk27

Im sorry but i KNOW what im talking about..maybe you need to do some more research!!

Lol, read her other post. Thanks guys for all your help. I have another question. Is it possible for someone to have a Yorkie with no symptoms of allergies at all? My mom has VERY minor allergies, and does that mean that her chances of not being affected by a Yorkie are very slim? I sure hope so. Anyway, please keep posting your information. Every post is another bit of information that can help in me getting a dog. Once again, thanks so much for all of ya'll's help. Thanks,

The UYC numba one fan!

nifer · 01-12-2006, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by UYC#1fan

Lol, read her other post. Thanks guys for all your help. I have another question. Is it possible for someone to have a Yorkie with no symptoms of allergies at all? My mom has VERY minor allergies, and does that mean that her chances of not being affected by a Yorkie are very slim? I sure hope so. Anyway, please keep posting your information. Every post is another bit of information that can help in me getting a dog. Once again, thanks so much for all of ya'll's help. Thanks,

The UYC numba one fan!

as i said before, just because you test positive for dog allergies does not necessarily mean you will be allergic to all dogs. it just means the POTENTIAL for an allergic reaction to occur is there.

you and your mom should really consult the allergist about this issue if you want accurate medical advice.

heather_lathrop · 01-12-2006, 08:17 AM

I agree, I think that people should definetly educate themselves before they say no way to something. My son is extremely alergic to cats, mold, dust, you name it. But I did my research, and now I have a yorkie, and one more on the way, and my son is fine with it. He has abolutely no symptoms at all. Not that your mom won't. Because there is never any gaurantee. But I do know that yorkie's don't really shed at all. And that would not cause the allergy anyway, and she said before, it is from the glands. Just look up some info online, or from some "GOOD" breaders, and I am sure they could give you some helpful info. And I think your mom would appreciate the fact that you are really trying to educate yourself. Good luck!

01-11-2006, 01:29 PM	#16
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	Again - it's not the fur or the hair - or the pee that people are allergic to. It's the "dander." I can't figure out where people come up with such totally incorrect information. Please do some research - there are many many very informative articles (by allergists) on the Internet. Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

01-11-2006, 01:46 PM	#17
lilbumbleybees YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,339	Well really the only advice I can give is this story: The groomer I work with has a husband. He is pretty darn allergic to dogs and cats. They own FOUR cats and THREE dogs. One of those being a golden retreiver which is very well known for not helping allergies at all. He rarely ever has a problem though b/c she keeps all the animals CLEAN. they get baths once to twice a week. Yorkies, depending on their skin, you can even wash every 2-3 days. But that does depends on the individual Yorkie. Yorkies aren't very bad for allergies if they're kept nice a clean. It's not the dog itself that people are allergic to, it's the dander on their skin. So long as they're kept clean, the dander is kept down. You can also help her by not allowing your baby on her bed or furniture that she sits on a lot. And wash your baby's bedding regularly. I wish you luck in your baby and share the information you retrieve here with your mom and dad! My sister also has bad allergies, but does fine when I travel to go visit her with my Yorkie and my Lab. Good Luck!! __________________ Liz Little Lotte , Bouncer, Lilli , Yodi

01-11-2006, 03:24 PM	#18
skingstone Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 210	Saliva allergy I agree with most threads here, but need to add one more point. There are people allergic to saliva. I am allergic to the saliva. If my dog licks me or scratches me with his mouth, the area get's all irritated. If he licks me or i touch one of his toys that he has chewed and then i touch my eyes! FORGET IT! I have to be REALLY careful to always wash my hands. I also take antihistamines and eyedrops for my itchy eyes. Its weird, but within a few days, snickers learned that he could lick everyones face but mine. He doesn't even try. Yet, he immediately licks my husband and son to death!

01-11-2006, 03:42 PM	#19
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	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. __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

01-11-2006, 04:29 PM	#20
Pink~Daisy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 150	Yorkies have Hair, like us sort of. (no fur) __________________ Brittany Must LOVE Yorkies

01-11-2006, 04:53 PM	#21
JCV Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cali Posts: 47	My dad is allergic to dog dandruff, or something like that, but he never seems to cough or sneeze while with our doggy. Yorkies are one of the most allergic friendly dogs.

01-11-2006, 04:57 PM	#23
sabrinasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: texas Posts: 769	my family has a lot of allergies, but though they are allergic to most dogs, we've had no problems with the Yorkies or my Dad's snauzer. BUT - she needs to be tested, and then I'd "borrow" a Yorkie or get one of your friends who has one to come spend the night and let it stay pretty close to MOM. Yorkies don't have the shedding or the dander that most dogs do, but it would not be good to get a pup of any breed and then find out you can't have it. Allergies can be very expensive... Sorry, but you may have to wait until you have your own place. __________________ Frankie (the MOM), Sabrina, and Elvira

01-12-2006, 08:17 AM	#27
heather_lathrop Gizmo and Gidget's Pet Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,326	I agree, I think that people should definetly educate themselves before they say no way to something. My son is extremely alergic to cats, mold, dust, you name it. But I did my research, and now I have a yorkie, and one more on the way, and my son is fine with it. He has abolutely no symptoms at all. Not that your mom won't. Because there is never any gaurantee. But I do know that yorkie's don't really shed at all. And that would not cause the allergy anyway, and she said before, it is from the glands. Just look up some info online, or from some "GOOD" breaders, and I am sure they could give you some helpful info. And I think your mom would appreciate the fact that you are really trying to educate yourself. Good luck! __________________ Heather & Max - In honor of my sweet Ayden!