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0Are poodles hypoallergenic? That’s a good question, especially if you’re allergic to dogs. You might think it’s impossible for you to ever have a fuzzy little buddy. Not so. I’ve covered all kinds of hypoallergenic dog breeds, but there’s one that always comes up in dog threads, so I thought I’d talk about that breed today. The poodle. Both the standard and toy poodle are fantastic options for a family pet if you’re allergic to dogs.
Allergic to Dogs Isn’t Code for “You’ll Never Have One”
So here’s the low down on being allergic to dogs. You’re not allergic to the dog itself. You’re allergic to the things a dog produces. That’s why there is really NO hypoallergenic dog. Every dog in the world produces three things that people are allergic to. Those things are saliva, urine, and dead skin. That being said, “hypoallergenic dogs” have something that other allergenic dogs don’t have – a lack of shedding.
See, when a dog sheds, all of the stuff you’re allergic to goes flying and floating around in the air. Dogs lick themselves, they sometimes splash urine on their fur when they go potty, and whenever hair sheds, a little dead skin goes with it. So if you have a shedding dog in the house, you have all of those allergens all up in your eyes, nose, and sometimes mouth.
A hypoallergenic dog is a dog that doesn’t shed, so all of that stuff stays on your dog for the most part. If you bathe and brush your dog on a weekly basis, you can absolutely have a dog even if your allergic to dogs. That’s what makes the Poodle so great.
Are Poodles Hypoallergenic Dogs?
Here’s the thing about Poodles that are so great if you’re allergic to dogs. They won’t – or they will rarely – trigger your allergies. But that’s only one part of it. In addition to going easy on your allergies, they are also super smart, affectionate, eager to please, and generally fun loving, warm hearted creatures. Which means, you’ll have a dog that is not only easy to train but who is a joy to be around and easy to get along with. What could be better?
Another bonus is that both the standard and toy poodle varieties share all of these traits. So whether you live in the wide open country or an apartment in downtown NYC, you can have one of these awesome dogs. Another huge bonus is that Poodles are exceptionally long-lived. When I worked at the vet, we had a toy poodle who lived to be 26 years old. She actually came with the paperwork when we adopted her from an elderly owner. So it was legit.
Consider the Poodle if You’re Allergic to Dogs
Poodles are excellent additions to any family, and because they come in both standard and toy sizes AND they’re hypoallergenic dogs, they make the perfect pet for almost any family or individual.
As always, make adoption your first options. Visit your local shelter or look online for breed specific rescue website. More than likely, you’ll find a great poodle buddy who you can pal around with for years to come.
To sum up, “are poodles hypoallergenic?” You bet!
Do you have a poodle? What do you love about the breed?
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