*Melissa* allergies pets

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How about the Chinese crested hairless dog? A woman I worked with had two of

those and said they are an allergy free pet. I'm not sure though.

 

Kathy <treegrrl29 wrote:

Melissa,

 

A friend of mine has a Greyhound cross, and while doing research on

her lovely dog, she found out that both Greyhounds and Whippets are

fairly low allergy. Because they have low hair and less " fur-like "

hair, they apparently do not produce or spread around that allergy-

causing dander as much as " regular fur " dogs. Plus, I've heard that

both whippets and greyhounds are generally a very gentle and quiet

dog, not at all aggressive, and make a good family dog - they just

like to run!

 

Might I suggest that you contact a few veterinarians in your area and

ask them about allergy-low dog breeds? No doubt they run across this

kind of problem often, and might have some suggestions for you. Also,

there might be organizations for people who need information on pets

they can have when allergies and asthma are an issue. And perhaps you

can find a vet or organization to " lend " you a whippet and greyhound

for a test spin to see how your son reacts to them.

 

Good luck and I hope you are successful in finding a good pet for

your family!

 

Cheers,

Kathy

 

 

--- Melissa wrote:

>

> However, I wondered if all you animal people new about asthma and

> pets. We had to find our cats new homes (it was horrible for us

> all) when one of my sons developed severe asthma and tested

allergic to cats. He has continues to react to cats, so we know it is

an issue for him. So now we are raising plants and fish...nice, but

> not cats! The kids and my hubby really miss a more interactive

pet - and the doc says rodents & birds are out, too. Do any of you

know a more allergy safe/asthma safe dog?? I've heard that poodles

are good?? As much as I'd rather a cat, we simply cannot do that

>

> Thought I'd see if you guys had any ideas?

>

> m