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Can anyone tell me sorts of dogs with limited shedding, or non at all2007-11-25 2:59:30

My girlfriend is allergic.

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Hypoallergenic dog breeds are those touted as being hypoallergenic; that is, provoking fewer allergic reactions in allergy sufferers.

There are various coat types that are said to produce fewer allergens: single-coated dogs, who do not have a thick undercoat; dogs whose coat continues to grow, like human hair, rather than shedding regularly; and hairless dogs. These breeds usually shed less dander and hair and are, therefore, considered hypoallergenic. However, even hairless dogs can produce enough dander to affect a highly allergic person.

List of hypoallergenic breeds

Single-coated breeds

* Afghan Hound

* Basenji

* Bedlington Terrier

* Bichon (all types)

* Bichon Fris茅

* Bolognese (dog)

* Cairn terrier

* Chinese Crested (hairless)

* Coton de Tulear

* Greyhound

* Havanese

* Irish Water Spaniel

* Italian Greyhound

* Kerry Blue Terrier

* Lowchen

* Lhasa Apso

* Maltese

* Poodles (all sizes)

* Poodle hybrids

* Portuguese Water Dog

* Schnauzer (all sizes)

* Shih Tzu

* Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier

* Yorkshire Terrier

* Whippet

* Native American Indian Dog

* Border Terrier

Hairless breeds

* American Hairless Terrier

* Chinese Crested (hairless)

* Mexican Hairless Dog (Xoloitzcuintli)