Hypoallergenic pets: Dog and cat breeds for allergy sufferers
Maltese
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The Maltese is considered hypoallergenic because it does not shed.
Poodle
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The poodle has a coat that requires lots of attention, but will hardly shed.
Yorkshire terrier
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The Yorkshire terrier has long silky hair that does not shed.
Sphynx
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The hairless sphynx won't shed or carry allergens.
Miniature schnauzer
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The miniature schnauzer has a short, close undercoat and harder outer coat. Its hair is longer on its face and legs.
Shih Tzu
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The Shih Tzu has a long coat that requires maintenance, but does not shed.
Devon Rex
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The short-haired Devon Rex is known for being gentle in its effect on allergy sufferers.
Bichon frise
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The bichon frise does not shed, eliminating the chance of hair becoming an irritant.
Chinese crested
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Most of the body of the Chinese crested is hairless, eliminating issues that allergy sufferers may have with dog coats. The dogs will have hair on their heads, but the hair is very light and soft and will not carry dander.
Havanese
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The Havanese has two coats, the outer and under, giving it an extra-full appearance. The outer coat, while long, is very soft and won't irritate allergy sufferers.
Siberian
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The Siberian cat is known to have a coat that won't carry and spread allergens that can become irritants.
Cornish Rex
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The Cornish Rex is considered hairless. Instead of hair, it has a down coat.
