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I hope that I dont have any reaction to my new puppy.. I will just have to get a prescription then.. oh well... cuz umm im not giving him up #nope #iwont |
There is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog. There are just certain breeds that are less likely to give people a reaction because the smaller the dog the less allergens it has. See article below: Pet allergy: Are there hypoallergenic dog breeds? - MayoClinic.com I have also watched Dogs 101 on Animal Planet and they also say there is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog. Breeders label dogs with that so they can charge more money for them~my brother fell for it. I myself am allergic to dogs and cats. I have severe reactions to certain cats and to certain dogs. I take zyrtec everyday because I hate the allergies but I LOVE MY DOGS! I have a lab springer mix and I have been allergic to him since he was a puppy. I know they say exposure to pups early on can supposedly give you more immunity to the dog but that was not the case with him. Now my yorkie I got when she was 2 1/2 years old and I have NEVER had a reaction to her at all~I am still taking the zyrtec but if I forget to take it I still don't react to her and she is up in my face all the time. I just think there are certain small dogs that have less dander therefore they are less likely to give people with allergies a reaction. |
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:thumbup::thumbup: Oh I agree with you. I have pet some dogs and I thought my eyes were going to pop out of my head they were so itchy!!! |
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Yes, there is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog or cat. The only difference is dogs with fur hold a lot more allergens/dander because i guess it sticks better to the fur. Dogs with hair it doesnt cling to the hair as much, but their skin produces the same amount of allergen/dander it just goes somewhere else, i guess out into the air LOL Soooo the study that the OP posted tested the room right? well there would be the same amount if not more allergens in the room because its not sticking to the dog (with the "hypoallergenic breeds") and there would be less with the "fur" breeds because most of it is on the dog. That is my understanding of it. Let me know what you think ;) |
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I don't know why we react to some and not others but I don't like the fact that breeders make more money by advertising hypo-allergenic dogs. |
Well, if the size of the dog was the issue, my husband would not react as bad as he does to Pom's... he can not even stand in a roon with one and he will start a severe reaction. Also, if size was the matter, when you put too many small dogs together would cause him a reaction, well, he is not one tiny bit , not even an itty bitty allergic to our yorkies and Shih's all together. So they can say whatever they want to say . There are some breeds of dogs that do not cause allergies to my husband, none, not at all. And other breeds and animals he not stand. I do not need much more than that . XOXO |
I don't think it is just the size it also has to do with the type of fur vs hair. Yorkies have hair and I believe Pom's have very thick fur with an undercoat. I agree that Yorkies seem hypoallergenic I just don't think any dog should be labelled with hypoallergenic if they are not~I don't think it's okay for breeders and pet stores to get away with getting more money because they brand certain dogs with hypoallergenic. Even hairless dogs carry a certain amount of dander which can cause allergies~all people react differently. I just think there are certain dogs that are better for for people with allergies (and one of them is yorkies) and certain dogs that make allergies worse. I am the same way as your husband I can be around one type of dog and get no reaction and be around another and I won't be able to breathe and I want to scratch my eyes out! Quote:
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Well, i understand some people may be allergic to anything, everything, somethings, it is like that with foods, perfumes, fabrics and pretty much anything in life. To be honest with you, i believe when someone is looking for a hypoallergenic breed or advertising one dog or breed as hypoallergenic, the aim is not to get more money, but to describe the breed or the dog. Some breeds cause more allergies to more people than others. I have heard of people who are allergic to saliva, therefore any animal , including humans, can cause them allergies. I personally have nothing against the word. Our Shihtzus have an under coat and my husband is not allergic to them either. We have discussed this with our family doctor several times, they happen to own one of our dogs, and often we bring the subject into our conversation, she also uses the word and when people who have allergies are looking for a dog she recommends them to check the breeds that are called "hypoallergenic s". I believe for some , there will never be a totally hypoallergenic dog or breed no matter what, but for a great number of people who suffer from pet allergies and are not bothered by hypoallergenic breeds the word stand just fine. As with anything in life, the point of view may change the perception of the object. I usually do not see just any dog labelled hypoallergenic, just the breeds that cause less reaction to most people who are allergic. XOXO |
You've gotta wonder if how clean a person keeps their home and how often the dog is bathed plays a role in allergy symptoms. I've grown up with yorkies & never had a problem with them, but then I went in a person's house with couple of yorkies and definately had a reaction after petting them. But those dogs are rarely bathed & the house was dusty, so I'm guessing more dander laying around? |
I have to disagree... I would get hives from my English Bulldog. I am just fine with my two Yorkies. |
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