Is there a hypo-allergenic dog that doesn't look retarded?

[Nograts]

My youngest son is super obsessed with dogs he keeps seeing around the neighborhood and I'm thinking about getting him one to surprise him here in a few months even though Mrs. Elevenpog is like: "Fuck you Elevenpog! I'm super allergic to dogs! I will die!"

And then I'm like: "Good bitch, we don't want you here anymore anyways!"

But I figured for legal purposes I have to keep her around until she leaves or something or other but just sneak a dog inside the house...anyways.

I was googling these types of dogs and they all look retarded. Are there any not-so-allergy-ey doggies for me? What types should I look into? I also don't want a big dog, I want a teeny dog. It doesn't have to be chihuahua sized but I don't want a Beethoven sized dog. Also not a dog that is mean and could potentially eat my kids....yet. Maybe one that is stealthy and can do tricks.

 

[brainhulk]

 

[ControlD]

There is no such thing as a 100% hypo-allergenic dog. You should ask your wife if they ever figured out exactly what she is allergic to (dander, saliva, etc.).

If I were going for such a dog I would probably pick the wheaten terrier. A friend of mine has one and it is a great dog except it is actually allergic to grass. You might check if that's normal for the breed.

A giant schnauzer is a cool dog too, but they are very large and could easily knock children over. They are very good dogs though and quite smart.

 

[vi edit]

There is no "hyperallergenic" dog. They don't exist. There are definitely dogs that have "hair" and not fur. They don't shed as much or have as much dander as dogs with traditional fur.

Most common suggestion is Labradoodle. Stupid name, but cute and family friendly dog. Usually decent mannered mutts. They will be hyper as pups since there's a lot of lab in them.

 

[Nograts]

There is no such thing as a 100% hypo-allergenic dog. You should ask your wife if they ever figured out exactly what she is allergic to (dander, saliva, etc.).

If I were going for such a dog I would probably pick the wheaten terrier. A friend of mine has one and it is a great dog except it is actually allergic to grass. You might check if that's normal for the breed.

A giant schnauzer is a cool dog too, but they are very large and could easily knock children over. They are very good dogs though and quite smart.

It's just the hair/dander I think. And those dogs (while fluffy) all look derpy. I don't like that look. I want more a dog like this:

Not all curly haired...

 

[vi edit]

It's just the hair/dander I think. And those dogs (while fluffy) all look derpy. I don't like that look. I want more a dog like this:

Not all curly haired...

That's what you get with dogs that have "hair" and not traditional fur. They tend to look fluffy.

Honestly, read up on standard poodles. They are incredibly intelligent, well mannered and family friendly dogs. They train better than most dogs and depending on how they are groomed don't have to look like the retarded companion to some rich snobby wall street wife.

 

[ControlD]

Yeah, I think almost all dogs that have hair rather than fur are curly. If you keep the hair cut short it really doesn't look too "derpy".

Plus, you won't be eating dog fur with every meal.

 

[Uppsala9496]

There is no "hyperallergenic" dog. They don't exist. There are definitely dogs that have "hair" and not fur. They don't shed as much or have as much dander as dogs with traditional fur.

Most common suggestion is Labradoodle. Stupid name, but cute and family friendly dog. Usually decent mannered mutts. They will be hyper as pups since there's a lot of lab in them.

Mini goldendoodle is another. Smaller than a labradoodle.
And yes, they are hyper as puppies. Have a 12 week old.

 

[Chiropteran]

 

[Uppsala9496]

 

[evident]

portuguese water dog. in general they are awesome

 

[Harrod]

My wife and I have a Peekapoo(miniture poodle and peekanese), this dog is considered to be hypoallergenic, they get to be the size of a cat at a weight of 10-12 pounds. The only issue with this one is you have to get them groomed every 3 months, and a hair cut it around 30 dollars for it. Most people say she looks like an ewok.

 

[slayer202]

I think it's nice when people get dogs who look like themselves, just go for it

 

[mikeymikec]

I tend to have pet allergies as well. A customer has this type of dog:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weimaraner

He went for that one because he has similar problems and wasn't allergic to this one. I once encountered a cat I wasn't allergic to, nothing special about it (tortoiseshell cat). As one of the symptoms I experience is on the skin, I would try rubbing the inside of my forearm on the animal to find out if I'm allergic to that particular one. I also get a runny nose but I'm not sticking my face in animal hair to check that one

I'd love to have a Basset Hound but as I understand it, it's one of the most likely dogs for allergies.

 

[Humpy]

I have some great suggestions but I won't post until your wife gives permission for you to read them.

 

[BlitzPuppet]

Honestly, read up on standard poodles. They are incredibly intelligent, well mannered and family friendly dogs. They train better than most dogs and depending on how they are groomed don't have to look like the retarded companion to some rich snobby wall street wife.

Not just standard, but the mini and toys too.

 

[Kelvrick]

I always thought the schnauzer looked kinda cool.

 

[M0oG0oGaiPan]

yorkie? just keep it trimmed.

 

[Jaepheth]

The Maltese is cute as a button and supposedly hypoallergenic.

Watch for curly hair though. That's a warning sign that an unscrupulous breeder may have crossed it with a Bichon to improve litter count.

 

[tynopik]

fix the problem one way or another and get a real dog

 

[BlitzPuppet]

The Maltese is cute as a button and supposedly hypoallergenic.

Watch for curly hair though. That's a warning sign that an unscrupulous breeder may have crossed it with a Bichon to improve litter count.

We rescued a Maltipoo mid last year. Besides being absolutely psychotic she is VERY smart and sweet.

Before:

After:

 

[Imported]

I really wanted a Welsh Terrier before I got a French Bulldog.. They are apparently a very low shedding dog.

 

[Feneant2]

Watch for curly hair though. That's a warning sign that an unscrupulous breeder may have crossed it with a Bichon to improve litter count.

Or they are breeding Maltichon's which are an incredibly sweet and adorable breed. Although ours is the biggest cry baby you'll ever meet- but I blame my wife for that.

The advantage of these 'derpy' fluffy white breeds is that they barely shed- I'm talking seeing maybe a hair a week on the furniture compared to our cat, who's been gone for probably 2 years and we still find fur in nooks and crannies.

 

[Midwayman]

Poodles and Portuguese water dogs. Poodles just look like normal dogs if you don't give them the silly continental "french" clip. They're super awesome dogs otherwise.

Also they come in tons of colors other than white. There are black, apricot, red, chocolate poodles. Even some with pattened coats (though pretty rare). I had a similar aversion to white fluffy dogs and ended up with a red mini poodle due to the wife's allergies.

 

[DigDog]

or you could have a not-dog.

rabbit? guinea pig? mouse?

dogs are - as alerady stated - the furthest thing from hypoallergenic, and not just due to the fur, but to the fact that as animals, they need to run and play in the dirtiest parts of the park, dragging mud, pollen, bugs, in your house / bed / favourite coffee mug.

you could instead go for a clean animal, for example: a cockatoo. or a parrot.

sure they are a bit expensive at first, but they are great companions. a parrot will not fly away, talks to you, cuddles, and they live forever. (most live a hundred years or more, google it)
They also are intelligent enough to undrestand things like "this person is my family, stay with him" and "do not eat that cake". They won't chew your best slippers either.

Surprisingly, rodents - mice and rats - are also very clean. They are friendly animals who love to play, cost little and are easy to maintain; not as engaging as a parrot, though. A bit too small to be a real "companion".



or something gross like a snake, or a spider.