Best Dogs For People With Asthma and Allergies

Who doesn't love a friendly dog? They're cute, lovable and make for a great companion, unless you have asthma and allergies related to dogs. 

If you have a asthma caused by allergies and are considering getting a dog, there's several things you should consider before welcoming the four legged canine into your family. 

To start with, you need to know that there's no dog breed that is one hundred percent hypoallergenic. That means that if you have allergies and asthma triggered by pet dander, there's no breed that is going to be completely safe for you to get. That's because all dogs create dander, however there are some breeds that create produce less than others. 

Before you take home any dog, take some time to visit a breeder so you can spend time with the dog you're thinking about bringing into your family. By spending time with the dog, you can see if it causes any problems before you actually get the dog. It would be a lot better to spend a short amount of time now with the dog, then to discover six months later that you have to give it away because you can't live with the dog. 

If you still want to go through and get a dog, the best breeds have no hair at all or just a single coat. I put together a lot of some of the best dogs for people with allergies and asthma. It is by no means a definitive list. There's some breeds on this list that might cause you specifically problems, and other breeds on this list that won't cause you any allergy problems. 

American Hairless Terrier -This breed is actually considered an excellent choice for people with allergy problems. That's because it doesn't have any hair and little to no dander. 

Bedlington, Terrier -The Bedlington Terrier is a described as a dog with the heart of a lion, but looks like a lamb. Took a look at their pictures pictures, you'll to agree that it really does look like a sheep. 

Bichon Friese - This a white or cream colored breed, known to be friendly and is literally described as a charming puffball. 

Chinese Crested - There's two varieties of this breed. One only has hair around it's feet, head and tail. The other has a full coat coat, but both varieties can come from the same litter. 

Kerry Blue Terrier - This is another well built, muscular medium sized dog. It's black at birth, but the coat changes color to a dark blue shade to a slate blue or light gray as it becomes an adult. 

Maltese - It's hard to miss the Maltese. It has long, white hair that can grow to to nine inches long. 

Peruvian Inca Orchid - It's another hairless dog and has a very soft skin. 

Poodle - This is often the first breed that people think of when they think of a breed that would be good for asthma. There's toy poodle which is under ten inches at it's shoulder. The miniature poodle which is between 10 and 15 inches tall. The standard poodle is over 15 inches. 

Portuguese Water Dog - This breed is hardy and muscular, medium sized dog. It has a single-layered, non-shedding coat that is virtually hypoallergenic. 

Schnauzer - The schnauzer is a tiny, square proportioned dog with a long head, bush beard, mustache and eyebrows. 

Shih Tzu - The name comes from the Mandarin language for lion dog. It's a small, yet sturdy dog with an ample amount of fur. 

Yorkshire Terrier - This dog has very long, fine and silky fur. The puppies are generally black and tan, while the adults are mostly tan. 

Here's a few other breeds that you might consider: 

Airedale Terrier Bergamsco  Coton de Tulear  Dandie Dinmont Terrier  Havanese  Irish Water Spaniel  Lagotto Romagnolo  Polish Lowland Sheepdog  Portuguese Water Dog  Puli