Dog and puppy breeds for Allergy Sufferers

A dog is a wonderful companion, but only if it's compatible with your lifestyle. For people who suffer from pet dander allergies, the good news is there are several breeds that produce less allergy-invoking dander. Below are the most popular of those breeds.

* Bichon Frise -- Click here to view puppies for sale

Bichon Frise dogs and puppies are small, intelligent companion dogs. Originating in France, they are best known for their graceful puffy white coats and dark-eyed, inquisitive expressions. Bichons are affectionate, cuddly, and playful. They get along well with other dogs, children, and even strangers. They are easy to train. Bichons are also good for allergy sufferers because they produce less dander than other breeds.

* Dachshund -- Click here to view puppies for sale

Dachshund dogs and puppies are small, intelligent companion dogs. Originating in Germany, they are best known for their courage that outweighs their size and for their long, slender bodies that somewhat resembles a hot dog, and so they’re sometimes called weiner dogs or Doxies. They get along well with people and children, forming close bond with their owners; however, their leeriness of strangers makes them a good watch dog. Doxies can be trained with consistency. Dachshunds’ coats, which can be smooth, long, or wire-haired, require minimal grooming. A member of the AKC hunting group, Doxies like a long walk with their best friends, their family, so they can sniff out a good hunting trail.

* Poodle -- Click here to view puppies for sale

Poodle dogs and puppies are intelligent, friendly companion dogs. Poodles get along well with other pets and people. They are good for allergy sufferers, as they do not shed. Except for size, the three varieties of poodles are essentially the same, as follows:

The Standard Poodle is over 15 inches at the highest point of the shoulders. The Miniature Poodle is 10 to 15 inches or under at the highest point of the shoulders. The Toy Poodle is 10 inches or under at the highest point of the shoulders.

* Maltese -- Click here to view puppies for sale

Maltese dogs and puppies are friendly, gentle companion dogs. Members of the toy group, they are best known for their small size (4-6 pounds) and flowing, white coats. Maltese are ideal inside pets. Their coats do not shed but do require daily grooming. Maltese get along well with people and other pets.

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