Allergy Hero!

A little over a week ago, we wrote about newly elected President Barack Obama’s desire for a hypoallergenic dog for his children. While it is debatable whether any such dog truly exists, here is a list of dogs that are thought to be somewhat easier on those with canine allergies, if not hypoallergenic.

Hypoallergenic because they don’t shed:
Affenpinscher
Airedale Terrier
Basenji
Belington Terrier
bolognese
Coton de Tulear
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Havanese
Irish Water Spaniel
Maltese
Poodles
Portuguese Water Dog
Puli
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Silky Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Welsh Terrier

Hypoallergenic because their hair has the same pH as human hair:
Bearded Collie
Yorkshire Terrier

Hypoallergenic because they are hairless or largely hairless:
American Hairless Terrier
Chinese Crested
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Xoloitzcuintli