The Best Dog Breeds For People With Allergies

If you or a fellow dog lover suffers from allergies, don’t despair.

While fully hypoallergenic dogs don’t technically exist, there are breeds that may cause fewer allergy symptoms than others. For this reason, these breeds are usually better for people who suffer from allergies.

Here they are, in alphabetical order, along with some basic attributes:

Airedale Terrier
Size: Large
Life Expectancy: 10 – 12 Years
Temperament: Intelligent, Outgoing, Alert, Friendly, Confident, Courageous

Basenji
Size: Small
Life Expectancy: 12 – 16 Years
Temperament: Intelligent, Energetic, Affectionate, Curious, Alert, Playful

Bedlington Terrier
Size: Small
Life Expectancy: 12 – 14 Years
Temperament: Intelligent, Affectionate, Spirited, Good-tempered

Bichon Frise
Size: Small
Life Expectancy: 12 – 15 Years
Temperament: Feisty, Affectionate, Cheerful, Sensitive, Playful, Gentle

Cairn Terrier
Size: Small
Life Expectancy: 12 – 15 Years
Temperament: Fearless, Intelligent, Assertive, Hardy, Active, Happy

Chinese Crested Dog
Size: Small
Life Expectancy: 13 – 15 Years
Temperament: Affectionate, Lively, Sweet-tempered, Alert, Playful, Happy

Havanese Dog
Size: Small
Life Expectancy: 13 – 15 Years
Temperament: Intelligent, Affectionate, Responsive, Companionable, Playful, Gentle

Italian Greyhound
Size: Small
Life Expectancy: 12 – 15 Years
Temperament: Mischievous, Intelligent, Affectionate, Agile, Companionable, Athletic

Irish Water Spaniel
Size: Medium and Large
Life Expectancy: 10 – 12 Years
Temperament: Clownish, Intelligent, Inquisitive, Alert, Active, Quick

Kerry Blue Terrier
Size: Medium
Life Expectancy: 13 – 15 Years
Temperament: Affectionate, Spirited, Alert, Loyal, Strong-willed, Gentle

Labradoodle (Mixed Breed)
Size: Miniature, Medium or Standard/Large
Life Expectancy: 12 – 15 Years
Temperament: Varies, but Generally Friendly, Intelligent, Devoted, Affectionate

Lagotto Romagnolo
Size: Medium
Life Expectancy: 15 – 17 Years
Temperament: Keen, Loyal, Active, Companionable, Loving, Trainable

Maltese
Size: Small
Life Expectancy: 12 – 15 Years
Temperament: Docile, Fearless, Easygoing, Intelligent, Affectionate, Responsive, Lively, Sweet-tempered, Active, Playful, Gentle

Poodle
Size: Toy, Miniature, Medium, Standard/King
Life Expectancy: 12 – 15 Years
Temperament: Intelligent, Alert, Active, Faithful, Instinctual, Trainable

Samoyed
Size: Medium
Life Expectancy: 12 – 13 Years
Temperament: Stubborn, Sociable, Lively, Alert, Friendly, Playful

Schnauzer
Size: Medium
Life Expectancy: 12 – 15 Years
Temperament: Fearless, Intelligent, Obedient, Spirited, Alert, Friendly

Shih Tzu
Size: Small
Life Expectancy: 10 – 16 Years
Temperament: Clever, Intelligent, Affectionate, Lively, Independent, Outgoing, Alert, Loyal, Active, Friendly, Happy, Gentle, Courageous, Determined

Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier
Size: Medium
Life Expectancy: 12 – 15 Years
Temperament: Intelligent, Energetic, Affectionate, Spirited, Playful, Faithful

Xoloitzcuintli
Size: Toy, Miniature, Standard
Life Expectancy: 12 – 15 Years
Temperament: Intelligent, Cheerful, Alert, Companionable, Protective, Calm

Yorkshire Terrier
Size: Teacup, Miniature, Small/Standard
Life Expectancy: 13 – 16 Years
Temperament: Intelligent, Bold, Independent, Confident, Courageous

Basically the above breeds release less dander than other dogs.
Dander: Flakes of skin in an animal’s fur or hair which can trigger allergies.