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Books - Allergy Friendly Dogs

Dog breeds commonly recommended for allergy sufferers

The following breed lists are mostly based on dog breeds that are either hairless or possess a single layer of coat and therefore usually produce less dander than double-coated breeds. These dog breeds are commonly recommended for allergy sufferers. Sometimes people call these low dander breeds "allergy friendly" or "hypoallergenic".

Read also the Allergic to Dogs? and Dog Breeds for Allergy Sufferers pages in the "Allergic to Dogs?" section of Sweet Lucy's site. They contain information about human pet allergies, tips on controlling animal dander in the house, allergy studies, pet allergy discussion board, and information about "low dander" dog breeds that generally do well with mild pet allergy sufferers. However, people's pet allergies vary greatly, and there is no dog breed that is truly non-allergenic! People with severe pet allergies may not tolerate any dog breed at all.

This page has books about individual low dander dog breeds. It also lists dog encyclopedias and breed guides which are helpful in choosing the right breed. Click on the book titles or covers for book information at amazon.

	Sneeze-Free Dog Breeds: Allergy Management & Breed Selection for the Allergic Dog Lover new book about human dog allergies includes profiles of 21 "low allergen" dog breeds by Diane Morgan from TFH Publications published March 2006
	Allergic to Pets? The Breakthrough Guide to Living with the Animals You Love another new book about human pet allergies advice on living with cats, dog, small furry pets, and horses by Shirlee Kalstone Bantam, January 2006

List 1 - Hairless Dog Breeds
American Hairless Terrier 10"-16" hairless the only hairless breed with recessive hairlessness is the least allergy causing of all low dander dog breeds based on owners' allergy trials AHT is often the last resort dog breed for pet allergic people light colored dogs sunburn good with considerate children AHT info pages AHT books	A Celebration of Rare Breeds
Chinese Crested 11"-13" hairless and powderpuff dominant hairlessness light colored dogs sunburn good with considerate children Crested info pages Crested books	The Complete Chinese Crested
Peruvian Inca Orchid, Peruvian Hairless Peruvian Inca Orchid: 17"-22" Peruvian Hairless: 9.75"-25.75" in three sizes hairless and coated dominant hairlessness light colored dogs sunburn good with older considerate children PIO info pages PIO books	Hairless Dogs - The Naked Truth
Xoloitzcuintli, Mexican Hairless 9.75"- 23.75" in three sizes hairless and coated dominant hairlessness light colored dogs sunburn good with considerate children Xolo info pages Xolo books	Hairless Dogs - The Naked Truth

List 2 - Coated Dog Breeds
Basenji Update: As of 2006, the AKC no longer recommends the Basenji for allergy sufferers. Hound group Africa Congo Dog, African Bush Dog 16"-17", 22-24 lbs coat is soft, short, and fine, low shedding intelligent, independent, affectionate, alert, active, fast, strong, high energy, require attention, strong chase instinct, cheerful, mischievous can be aloof with strangers, tend to scrap with other dogs, needs daily exercise, needs training, very destructive if bored, noisy, hard to train, escape artists, stubborn, obnoxious, disobedient not for small children, ok with older considerate children Basenji books	The Complete Basenji
Bedlington Terrier Terrier group Great Britain Rothbury or Northumberland Terrier 15.5"-16.5", 17-23 lbs soft coat, tendency to curl, non shedding, frequent grooming playful, alert, energetic, courageous, affectionate, personable, perky, watch dog, extroverted, easy to train stubborn, dynamic terrier good with considerate children Bedlington books	The Official Book of the Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise Non-sporting group Mediterranean, France, Belgium Tenerife Dog 9.5"-11.5" undercoat is soft and dense, the outercoat of a coarser and curlier texture, non shedding, daily grooming cheerful, gentle, playful, affectionate, sensitive, active, loves attention, eager to please stubborn, may suffer from separation anxiety, may bark and chew, difficult to housebreak good with considerate children	The World of Bichon Frise
Irish Water Spaniel Sporting group Ireland 21"-24", 45-65 lbs tight double coat, dense short undercoat, longer outercoat, curls and waves, sheds lightly, face is entirely smooth-coated, frequent grooming intelligent, very alert, inquisitive, often reserved with strangers, bold, eager, lively, cheerful, courageous, wants to please, protective, watchdog needs vigorous exercise, needs early socialization and training good with children if raised with children Irish Water Spaniel books	Irish Water Spaniel Champions 1968-1999
Italian Greyhound Update: As of 2005, the AKC no longer recommends the IG for allergy sufferers. Mediterranean 13"-15", about 10 lb hair is short, glossy like satin and soft to the touch, minimal grooming affectionate, trainable, loving, intelligent, discerning, gentle, curious, mischievous, energetic, shy with strangers independent, difficult to housebreak, may suffer from separation anxiety not listed by AKC anymore as a low dander breed toy dogs are fragile and not suitable for small children, good with older considerate children	Italian Greyhounds Today
Kerry Blue Terrier Terrier group Ireland Irish Blue Terrier 17.5"-19.5", 33-40 lbs coat is soft, dense and wavy, non shedding, no doggy odor, needs frequent grooming very intelligent, quick to learn, athletic, spunky, good-humored, typical terrier, watchdog, strong, people oriented, fun loving, playful, patient need firm handling and obedience training, may be dog aggressive good with considerate children	Kerry Blue Terrier
Maltese Toy group Mediterranean, Malta 4-6 lbs coat is single without undercoat, it hangs long, flat, and silky, non shedding, needs frequent grooming very bright, seems to be without fear, affectionate, among the gentlest mannered of all little dogs, lively, very playful, vigorous may suffer from separation anxiety, may bark and chew, difficult to housebreak good with older considerate children	The Maltese: Diminutive Aristocrat
Poodles Non-sporting and toy group Europe Standard: over 15" Miniature: over 10"- 15" Toy: 10" or under coat is curly, dense throughout, non shedding, needs frequent grooming Standard: noble, confident, good companions Miniature: very intelligent, ideal companion, lively, playful, easy to keep, excels in obedience and agility, sensitive to stress, need socialization, may bark, some may be high-strung Toy: delightful companion, gregarious, tends to favor one family member good with older considerate children	The Complete Poodle Poodles: Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Breeding, Behavior, and Training
Portuguese Water Dog Working group Portugal 17"-23", 35-60 lbs profuse, thickly planted coat, curly or wavy, do shed, needs frequent grooming spirited disposition, self-willed, brave, very resistant to fatigue, exceptional intelligence, loyal companion, athletic, agile, watchdog strong-willed, manipulative, willful, rowdy, needs vigorous exercise, may bark and chew if bored not recommend for allergy sufferers by some dog experts good with considerate children Portuguese Water Dog books	The Complete Portuguese Water Dog
Schnauzers Miniature: 12"-14", Terrier group Standard: 17.5"-19.5", Working group Giant: 23.5"-27.5", Working group Germany double coat, hard and wiry outer coat, soft undercoat, non shedding, odorless, requires frequent grooming most pet Minis are washed and clipped frequently and this will help keep the dander down if clipped, the hard outer coat will eventually disappear and only the softer undercoat will remain Mini: alert, spirited, feisty, yet obedient to command, friendly, intelligent, willing to please, robust, active, good with family pets, watchdog Mini: stubborn, likes to chase, may bark, needs socialization, may be aggressive toward other dogs good with children if raised with children	The World of Schnauzers: Standard, Giant, Miniature
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Terrier group Ireland 17"-19", 30-40 lbs abundant single coat, soft and silky with a gentle wave, a distinguishing characteristic of the breed which sets the dog apart from all other terriers happy, steady dog, air of self-confidence, alert, assertive, affectionate, athletic, energetic, steady, fun-loving, less scrappy than most other terriers, watchdog stubborn, headstrong, training requires time and dedication, need consistent discipline, will chase small animals good with considerate children Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier books	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Coat of Honey - Heart of Gold

List 3 - Bichon Family (maybe)
Coton de Tulear is not on the AKC low dander breed list, but it has been recommended by several allergic dog owners. Coton de Tulear is a relative to the Bichon-type dogs. Breeds in the Bichon family are Bichon Frise (above), Bolognese, Havanese, Maltese (above), and Lowchen.
Bolognese Bologna, Italy 10"-12", 5.9-9 lbs hair is tufty with no undercoat, sheds little to no hair, requires daily grooming to prevent matting vivacious, playful, happy, friendly, likes attention, serious, not very active, docile, bright, obedient, quick to learn, very attached to his master can be reserved with strangers, can suffer from separation anxiety, may bark and chew, difficult to housebreak good with older considerate children Bolognese photos	Bolognese New 2007 book
Coton de Tulear Tulear, southern Madagascar Royal Dog of Madagascar 10"-12", 12-15 lbs fluffy, cottony coat with no undercoat, hair is long, dry to the feel, very soft, oil free, no doggy-odor, minimal shedding, needs daily grooming happy, lively, very affectionate, playful, intelligent, easily trained, bonds strongly with owners, loyal, devoted, gets along well with children and animals, full of tricks, determined, untiring, calm, slow to anger, cautious with strangers needs early socialization, can suffer from separation anxiety, difficult to housebreak, may bark, can be stubborn good with considerate children Coton de Tulear books	Coton De Tulear
Havanese Western Mediterranean basin, development Cuba Havana Silk Dog 8"-11", 7-12 lbs profuse coat varies from wavy to curly, flowing, silky, double coated, needs daily grooming gentle, responsive, bond closely with their human family, natural affinity for children, active, lovable, intelligent, trainable, playful, clown, quick-witted, love attention can suffer from separation anxiety, may bark and be destructive, difficult to housebreak good with older considerate children Havanese books	Havanese: A Comprehensive Guide to Owning and Caring for Your Dog
Lowchen Europe Little Lion Dog 10"-13", 8-18 lbs soft long silky coat, non-oily, can be wavy but never curly, no undercoat bright, lively, playful, polite with strangers and other pets, affectionate, gentle, happy, outgoing, spunky, strong minded may suffer from separation anxiety, may bark and be destructive, difficult to housebreak good with considerate children	Lowchen

List 4 - Choosing your dog, multi-breed books
The Howell Book of Dogs: The Definitive Reference to 300 Breeds and Varieties by Liz Palika Howell Book House, 2007 403 pages 300 breeds incl. rare breeds detailed, breed-specific information with color photos
The Atlas of dog breeds of the World by Bonnie Wilcox, DVM & Chris Walkowicz TFH Publications1993, revised 5th edition 1995 huge, heavy book with 896 pages with color photos includes all low dander breeds
The Complete Dog Book by American Kennel Club staff Howell Book House, 1998 800 pages with b/w and color photos covers all AKC breeds
The Dog Encyclopedia by Esther J. J. Verhoef-Verhallen Firefly Books Ltd, 2000 270 pages with color photos includes all low dander breeds except AHT and PIO temperament, social behavior, training and exercise requirements, physical characteristics, coat type
Illustrated Guide to 140 Dog Breeds by Katharina Von Der Leyen Barron's Educational Series, 2000 160 pages with color photos covers most low dander breeds character-traits, trainability, grooming needs, exercise requirements, suitability for apartment life, suitability for first time owner
Mini-Atlas of Dog Breeds by Andrew De Prisco & James B. Johnson TFH Publications, 1990 small compact book with 573 pages and color photos over 500 breeds from around the world all low dander breeds included
The New Encyclopedia of the Dog by Bruce Fogle, DVM Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc., 2000 416 pages all low dander breeds included
Paws to Consider: Choosing the Right Dog for You and Your Family by Brian Kilcommons, Sarah Wilson Warner Books, 1999 272 pages most low dander breeds included breeds categorized by where they would fit in with human life-styles
The Perfect Match: A Dog Buyer's Guide by Chris Walkowicz Howell Book House, 1996 272 pages most low dander breeds included grooming requirements, activity level, life expectancy, size, character, shedding, whether good with children, genetic health
Your Purebred Puppy - A Buyer's Guide by Michele Lowell, Henry Holt & Company, 1990 by Michele Welton, Owlbooks, 2nd ed. 2000 2nd ed. has 319 pages and covers 300 breeds one of the few breed guides that includes the American Hairless Terrier also lets you compare the hairless breeds of American Hairless Terrier, Chinese Crested, and Xoloitzcuintli

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