Hypoallergenic Designer Small Dogs

hypoallergenic dogTruth be told, hypoallergenic dogs are not non-allergenic dogs. As I mentioned previously, Hypoallergenic Purebred Small Dogs and Dog Allergy: Am I doomed?, no dogs are truly hypoallergenic so I won’t rehash…maybe I should indulge just a little bit more! :wink:

What I’d like to add to this post is that many potential buyers still hang onto the idea that designer dogs are better for allergic sufferers. This isn’t to say they aren’t—to some extend.

Take President-elect Barack Obama recent statement for example,

Malia is allergic, so it has to hypoallergenic.

He is considering a Goldendoodle for his girls. FYI, Golden Retrievers are heavy shedders.

Simply put, hypoallergenic dogs will still shed allergenic particles (dander or skin and coat shedding), but in smaller quantities, hence they are less likely to trigger an allergic response in human.

Before You Become Fixated On A Hypoallergenic Designer Dog

Just as you would buy a purebred dog, check with the designer dog breeders what medical tests they had done to ensure the puppies are free of any type of diseases.

Spend some time with the puppies to check if you have any allergic reaction—it may trigger immediately or later. Whatever the case may be, just stay long enough to be sure.

It may sound like I’m trashing designer dog breeder, but I am not. It is just the fact that I see how some profit driven designer breeders market their puppies and some poor eager buyers fallen into the trap (thanks to Obama’s recent statement). Some became so emotionally invested in those adorable puppies failed to see other important aspect of health issues the pups may have.

List Of Hypoallergenic Designer Small Dogs

Not all designer dogs are hypoallergenic. To be politically correct, not all designer dog breeders breed for hypoallergenic purposes. As a matter of fact, some of the most popular ones aren’t such as Puggle.

Keep in mind that when you buy a first generation designer puppy with either one of the purebred parent is non-hypoallergenic, there’s a 50% chance the pup is an average to heavy shedder depending on the non-hypoallergenic dog’s shedding pattern.

If you are determined to get a designer dog (no matter what’s the cost) that produces less pet allergens, here is the list of designer small dogs to consider:

Check out my small dogs breed ebook for their “precise” size—height and weight, in the ebook download page.

You Aren’t 100% Free From Pet Allergens With A Hypoallergenic Dog

You will still need an allergy management plan. Such as:

  • Establish a dog-free zone.
  • Bathe your dog weekly to reduce the dander that they shed around the house.
  • Be fanatical about cleanliness. Vacuum carpet daily; better option, replace it with rug or none at all.
  • Buy Dander-Out, a solution which is used to rub off dander from dog’s bodies.
  • If you suffer mild allergic symptoms, get a prescription from your doctor for antihistamines which will help control your allergies.

Suggested Reading

For more information on allergy management, check out these two highly recommended books. Depends on what you are looking for, both are equally informative—the authors did a thorough research on the subject matter.


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  1. Cindy
    Jan 18th 2009
    10:57 AM

    Hi-I like your site! However my mixed small dog is not listed here. I have a Yorkie/Papillon mix. I’ve heard this type of dog called a Yorkipap, a Papiyork and a Yorkillon. Could you come to my blog and take a look at Maggie and tell me what you think? It’d be great if you left a comment too!

  2. Julie Hastie
    May 23rd 2009
    2:47 PM

    Please could you send me some samples of your dog treats for my 17week old puppy she is a Cocker Spaniel. I have had her at the vets with a few problems and they have advised me to give her hypo-allergenic items so I am looking round for one that suit’s her.
    Thankyou Julie

  3. Julie Hastie
    May 23rd 2009
    2:48 PM

    samples please for my puppy

  4. Renée
    May 28th 2009
    10:06 PM

    Hi Julie,

    I’m afraid I don’t have any sample dog treats to send you. I don’t have an online pet store. Have you tried your local pet stores yet?

    Good luck with your search.

  5. Jane MacDonald
    Mar 10th 2010
    11:04 AM

    Hello, I am interested in adopting a pet for our family that would be considered hypoallergenic. I am not allergic to dogs,however, I do have eczema and my skin gets red and itchy from most dogs. I held a Shih tzu x poodle cross the other day with only slight itching. I did not see a Bichon poodle mix listed as a good hypoallergenic option. Can you address this for me. Thank you.


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