Hypoallergenic Dogs – 17 Best dog breeds for human allergies

January 19th 2022

Looking for a dog, but worried about allergies? Fear not, there are a wide variety of hypoallergenic dogs out there that are suitable for allergy sufferers. Your allergies don’t have to stop you from having a dog, there are plenty of dogs of all shapes and sizes that are hypoallergenic, a lot of them are even the most popular breeds currently. 

What are hypoallergenic dogs?

First and foremost, it must be stated that no dog is 100% hypoallergenic or allergen free. However, in layman’s terms, hypoallergenic dogs are less likely to stimulate allergies in people. What this means is, that they are far less likely to cause an allergic reaction compared to other breeds. 

Another thing to note is that not all dogs produce the same proteins. This means that some people could be allergic to a specific dog rather than breed. For instance one person could have an allergic reaction to their cousins Miniature Schnauzer, but not their brothers dog of the same breed. 

In summary, hypoallergenic dogs are those that: 

– Don’t shed their hair, or shed less

– Don’t have hair

– Have short-single layered coats

The common theme that runs throughout these aspects, is the reduced amount of dander your dog will produce, one of the biggest causes for allergy attacks. That’s why you may notice, you suffer symptoms far greater around big shaggy dogs which shed their hair when you stroke them, this is releasing the dander on their skin into the air you are breathing. Below we have outlined the best dog breeds for allergy sufferers.

Afghan Hound

Bedlington Terrier

Bichon Frise

Chinese Crested

• Coton de Tulear
• Schnauzer (giant, standard, miniature)
• Irish Water Spaniel
• Kerry Blue Terrier
• Lagotto Romagnolo
• Maltese
• Peruvian Inca Orchid (hairless)
• Poodle
• Portuguese Water Dog
• Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
• Spanish Water Dog
• Xoloitzcuintli

All Vet’s Kitchen dog food is naturally hypoallergenic, as we formulate our recipes without Wheat, Beef or Dairy. Here’s a link to our store: Vet’s Kitchen Store