Breed Of Dog Suitable For Allery Sufferers? Schnoodles?

[Strix]

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I'm allergic to a lot of dogs, but I'm not allergic to beagles - and poodles make me sneeze too, for the record

It's nothing to do with fur, or moulting, but skin shed

I was allergic to the westie we had as kids - he had eczema

Brude had a skin complaint, and I became allergic to him, but that cleared up when we got to the bottom of his skin complaint (fish allergy, would you believe?)

Puppy coats are nothing like adult coats, so you can become allergic to a dog you've had for 18 months - you'll need to get an adult dog to be sure. Puppies can be kept on straw, or with cats in the house, and it could be either of those triggering an allergy you might be blaming a pup for

 

[eingana]

Hi, trying to find a breed of dog that might be suited to allergy sufferers. Someone recommended schnoodles to me. Just wondering whether there are any schnoodle owners in the staffordshire area who wouldn't mind us visiting their schnoodle? Hope you can help. Thanks.

you need a Xoloitzcuintli

I always feel a bit sorry for them in the English climate- they must be so COLD!

Get a designer mongrel and you risk hereditary illnesses and disease from both breeds

But if she just got a poodle, or schnauzer, as you suggested - then she'd still be at risk from hereditary illness. I thought the argument was that mongrels are less prone to such illnesses *because* of the mixture, rather than the opposite?

A mixture of breeds is a mixture of possible hereditary diseases...as I said...get from a decent breeder who has done all of the health checks concerned for the breed

A neighbour of mine has got a Labradoodle (designer mongrel) diagnosed with hip dysplasia before it was a year old!

So some of these “breeders” of designer cross breeds are obviously only in it for the money.

There is no excuse for breeding from parents with known health problems especially in a cross breed where there is an endless gene pool you can select from.

I quite agree that there is no excuse for breeding from parents with known health problems, but I also know of a pup that was diagnosed with hip dysplasia before a year old that came from 2 pedigree parents with perfect hip scoring. Sometimes these things happen and a family history of something bad has to start somewhere (I should know, I've got a family related condition that neither of my parents have).

 

[Andrea s]

You must also consider environmental reasons for a dogs physical condition in such cases as hip/elbow dysplasia ,over exercising a pup is a common reason for such conditions even with both parents coming from health screened stock.

As far as allergies go as already stated this can be dander, saliva or fur no dog should be advertised as non allergic !! i wish you luck in finding your new family member, but maybe you could also consider rescue rather than lining the pockets of a breeder !!!

 

[Rubybeak]

I find that it's very worrying the trend in what they are calling designer dogs,rubbish they are mongrels.it is not fair to knowingly breed two types of dogs together .i know people who are very upset that after buying a labradoodle they ended up with a big scruffy dog that's looks neither poodle or lab, in a not so many years we will feel the full facts of doing this with many ailments specific to the two breeds in the one dog so they will be showing signs Of worrying diseases. There are many non shedding breeds out there without doing this and all these designer dogs do mostly molt. The poodle is the most fantastic easily trained pleasant dog that comes in three sizes.the Yorkshire terrier is another one and answer to your question a min snoozer doesn't molt so why think about a cross.

 

[Mahooli]

Hi all I'm a poodle breeder and I love Xolo's too (one day maybe!) As others have said you may well be allergic to any breed or only a few, even Xolo's because they still shed skin. Also it is not just simply about finding one you are not allergic to but you need one that fits into your lifestyle as well, no good going for a non shedding but active breed (as many are) if you haven't got the time to exercise them sufficiently. You need to decide what characteristics you want for your dog so it fits with your requirements.

Producing first generation crosses is not only risky from a health aspect but also a character aspect. People are crossing breeds with radically different temperaments and breed traits without any thought as to what the resulting puppies will behave like. Resulting in dogs who may not only be at conflict structurally and health wise with each parent breed but also mentally and emotionally resulting in a very unstable dog.

I am also a groomer and I am allergic to Shar pei and Bichons, but of course not my beloved poodles.

Buying a puppy requires an awful lot of thought and should not be choosen simply on the basis of one desired trait!

Becky

 

[banana]

Hello Mahooli and welcome to Dog forum!

I have a Poodle cross Jack Russell - our next dog will definitely be a full breed poodle as we are sure the best bits come from that side of the mating.

One of the houseparents at my son's school has one and she is just the most adorable little thing!!!

 

[Mahooli]

Once you get one you wont be able to stop Anna!