If you have both have allergies and love dogs, you may be happy with one of the"hypoallergenic dogs" that sheds less dog hair and dander than other dogs. There are manysmall breeds of hypoallergenic dogs that people with allergies can love for years. But if you likelarger dogs better and have the living space for them, never fear! There are several mediumsizedhypoallergenic dogs that will meet your needs as well.
Senor, Yo Quiero a Spanish Water Dog!
Even a person who's allergic to dog hair and dander can find a big loveable shaggy, butmedium-sized hypoallergenic dog! Great news! Spanish Water Dogs look a lot like the popularLooney Tunes sheep dog. Spanish Water Dogs are fun-loving, intelligent creatures that love toplay, swim, and work. Properly socialized, they are wonderful playmates for your kids. This veryintelligent dog was originally bred as a herdsman, hunter, or guardian, so it'll be more thanhappy to play an important role in your family or on your farm. This breed has a unique coat -curly and long, it almost appears to wear dreadlocks! It is a single-coat breed, meaning itdoesn't have the undercoat that sheds once a year. They will need quite a bit of grooming,though their unusual coat is a delightful conversation piece! Due to their intelligence and workethic, owners of this medium-sized hypoallergenic dog must be able to provide regular,consistent training, exercise, and interesting activities. Some Spanish Water Dogs have becomeeffective search dogs, sniffing out bombs, narcotics, and people in disaster situations. They alsomake very good therapy dogs.
The Bouvier des Flandres Rules!
Not everyone agrees, but some Bouvier des Flandres owners report the breed to be good fortheir allergies. This medium-sized hypoallergenic dog can grow to 90 pounds, and without earlysocialization and careful training may have some dominance issues. Originally meant to herdsheep and cattle, this breed makes an excellent work or guard dog. They are stars, too:American President Ronald Regan owned one. They have great, shaggy, thick hair that suitscolder climates and outdoor work and play. Their thick hair (not fur) requires a considerableamount of grooming. Daily to weekly brushing are recommended, and they should be trimmedHow To Take Care Of Your Dog’s Health© Wings Of Success Page 35 of 79at least every six weeks. Due to its deep chest, the Bouvier des Flandres may suffer voluvusand bloat. While they are relatively calm and lazy indoors, the Bouvier des Flandres does bestwhen it has a big yard to play in.
Viva the Xoloitzcuintle!
Otherwise known as the Mexican Hairless, or Xolo, the Xoloitzcuintle comes in three sizes, thelargest growing to as large as 60 pounds in some cases (though the average is more like 40pounds). An extremely rare breed, they are almost completely bald and resemble the dogsfound in Hieroglyphs from Ancient Egypt. Some Xolos do have a thin coat of hair or spots of hairon their bodies and heads. Rare and ancient, artifacts and pottery evidencing the Xolo in Aztecand Mayan tombs date back over 3000 years! These medium-sized hypoallergenic dogs areextremely intelligent, loyal, athletic, and loving. They bond closely with the people who train andfeed them and need early socialization to become good with children. If you are not the packleader, your Xolo will be! They are becoming more popular as service and agility dogs. Eventhose with a thin coat are easy to groom. While they've been recognized by Mexico's dogorganization, they're not yet recognized by the American Kennel Club. Now, here's the downside. These dogs, and their breeders, are very rare. They were even thought to be nearly extinctuntil the 1950s. They are even hard to find in Mexico. One search revealed only three breedersin the Western United States and very few in Mexico. So if you want a Xolo, be prepared to waitpatiently until the right one comes along.
Senor, Yo Quiero a Spanish Water Dog!
Even a person who's allergic to dog hair and dander can find a big loveable shaggy, butmedium-sized hypoallergenic dog! Great news! Spanish Water Dogs look a lot like the popularLooney Tunes sheep dog. Spanish Water Dogs are fun-loving, intelligent creatures that love toplay, swim, and work. Properly socialized, they are wonderful playmates for your kids. This veryintelligent dog was originally bred as a herdsman, hunter, or guardian, so it'll be more thanhappy to play an important role in your family or on your farm. This breed has a unique coat -curly and long, it almost appears to wear dreadlocks! It is a single-coat breed, meaning itdoesn't have the undercoat that sheds once a year. They will need quite a bit of grooming,though their unusual coat is a delightful conversation piece! Due to their intelligence and workethic, owners of this medium-sized hypoallergenic dog must be able to provide regular,consistent training, exercise, and interesting activities. Some Spanish Water Dogs have becomeeffective search dogs, sniffing out bombs, narcotics, and people in disaster situations. They alsomake very good therapy dogs.
The Bouvier des Flandres Rules!
Not everyone agrees, but some Bouvier des Flandres owners report the breed to be good fortheir allergies. This medium-sized hypoallergenic dog can grow to 90 pounds, and without earlysocialization and careful training may have some dominance issues. Originally meant to herdsheep and cattle, this breed makes an excellent work or guard dog. They are stars, too:American President Ronald Regan owned one. They have great, shaggy, thick hair that suitscolder climates and outdoor work and play. Their thick hair (not fur) requires a considerableamount of grooming. Daily to weekly brushing are recommended, and they should be trimmedHow To Take Care Of Your Dog’s Health© Wings Of Success Page 35 of 79at least every six weeks. Due to its deep chest, the Bouvier des Flandres may suffer voluvusand bloat. While they are relatively calm and lazy indoors, the Bouvier des Flandres does bestwhen it has a big yard to play in.
Viva the Xoloitzcuintle!
Otherwise known as the Mexican Hairless, or Xolo, the Xoloitzcuintle comes in three sizes, thelargest growing to as large as 60 pounds in some cases (though the average is more like 40pounds). An extremely rare breed, they are almost completely bald and resemble the dogsfound in Hieroglyphs from Ancient Egypt. Some Xolos do have a thin coat of hair or spots of hairon their bodies and heads. Rare and ancient, artifacts and pottery evidencing the Xolo in Aztecand Mayan tombs date back over 3000 years! These medium-sized hypoallergenic dogs areextremely intelligent, loyal, athletic, and loving. They bond closely with the people who train andfeed them and need early socialization to become good with children. If you are not the packleader, your Xolo will be! They are becoming more popular as service and agility dogs. Eventhose with a thin coat are easy to groom. While they've been recognized by Mexico's dogorganization, they're not yet recognized by the American Kennel Club. Now, here's the downside. These dogs, and their breeders, are very rare. They were even thought to be nearly extinctuntil the 1950s. They are even hard to find in Mexico. One search revealed only three breedersin the Western United States and very few in Mexico. So if you want a Xolo, be prepared to waitpatiently until the right one comes along.
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