Is there such thing as a hypoallergenic dog?

There's no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog breed, although some individual dogs may cause fewer allergy symptoms than others. Many people think that pet allergies are caused by a dog's or cat's fur, but the real source of pet allergies is often a protein that's in the saliva and urine of dogs and cats. read more

"Contrary to the many marketing claims made to appeal to people with allergies to pets, there is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog," Franklin D. McMillan, a veterinarian and director of well-being studies at Best Friends Animal Society, told The Huffington Post in an email. read more

The truth of the matter is there really is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog. But, if we search for some truth within the claim, it is true to say that some dogs may be tolerated better by allergy sufferers than others. read more