What makes a dog hypoallergenic?

There is no such thing as a hypoallergenic cat or dog. One cat has been bred that's considered hypoallergenic: A company called Allerca in San Diego found a line of cats considered hypoallergenic because of a naturally occurring divergence (mutation) of the protein Fel d 1. read more

The Kerry Blue Terrier has a coat similar to the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and makes an equally great family companion. They are minimal shedders and make a great choice for the person or family looking for a hypoallergenic dog. read more

A hypoallergenic dog is simply a dog that isn’t as bad on an allergy sufferer as other dog breeds. What is a Hypoallergenic Dog. A hypoallergenic dog is just a dog that sheds very little or not at all. All dogs are allergenic to a certain degree. The shedding – or lack of it – is what makes a dog hypoallergenic. read more