Friday, July 5, 2019

Useful Information Regarding Hypoallergenic Dogs

By Ronald Bailey


There is a chance of one contracting diseases when they interact with various animals such as pets and domestic animals. Allergy is one of the risks that can be contracted when one interacts with animals. The coats of many pets, especially cats and dogs cause serious allergic reactions in some people. These animals usually shed fur and hair, which cause the allergic reaction. Here are facts regarding Hypoallergenic dogs.

How much hair is shed by the pet relies on the breed of canine under consideration. Dogs that shed hair minimally or do not shed at all are termed as hypoallergenic. Finding a dog that is purely hypoallergenic is not possible even though the level of shedding is what differs among breeds. The term hypoallergenic is used a lot to refer to animals that shed their hair only minimally.

People who are allergic to the hair shed by canines usually have very limited options when it comes to choosing dog breeds. They are forced to limit their choice to dogs that do not shed their coats even if they do not like the breed. This can be miserable, especially if for example someone likes work canines like Germany shepherds and they are forced to buy a terrier because of their allergy.

The alternative to buying a non-shedding dog that one does not like is to find ways through which one can minimize the effects of shedding canines. First, one should ensure that the dog never stays in their bedroom or any other room where one spends most of their time. If the weather allows, one should keep the pet outside the house in an outdoor kennel.

The dander and hair that canines shed accumulate over time and as such, bathing the pet more regularly can reduce allergy. Weekly bathes are preferable. However, it is important to understand that frequent bathing depletes essential oils on the body of the pet, which may be problematic. Another option is to install carpet-free flooring and if using a carpet is mandatory, then it should be shampooed frequently.

One should consider acquiring a hypoallergenic breed if the options mentioned above are not appropriate or effective. Some of the hypoallergenic breeds available include Portuguese water dog, Havanese, Brussels griffon, Bichon Frise, Poodle (Miniature, Toy and Standard) and West Highland white terrier. Breeds such as Scottish terrier, Maltese Terrier, Chinese Crested, Labradoodle, Shih Tzu, schnauzer (Miniature and standard) and Cairn terrier are also hypoallergenic.

Some breeders take advantage of the fact that the dog breeds named above are non-shedding to exaggerate their prices. That is why one will find most of the canines named above selling at a comparatively higher market price. Thankfully, the supply of these canines is high and that helps to keep the price at a reasonable level.

Measures to reduce dander and hair in the home should highly be observed even if one buys a non-shedding breed. The canines are very common nowadays because of the fact that they are hypoallergenic. Some of them are only popular because they do not shed their coat.




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