The Top Three Dogs for Allergy Sufferers

If you have allergies that you think prevent you from having a dog, then you are going to love what I am about to tell you. There are actually dogs that are hypoallergenic. That's right, dogs that won't affect your allergies. The ones I'm about to tell you about actually have hypoallergenic fur of all things, and as someone who suffers from allergies year round and thought she could never have a dog, I was amazed to hear about these small beauties.

Another great thing about these dogs besides the fact that they have hypoallergenic fur making them far less likely to affect your allergies, is that because of their size they make great pets for apartments and other small living quarters.

A few examples of these types of small dogs are the Coton de Tulear, the Havanese and the Silky Terrier to name three. While they do give off some allergens, it is at a much lower level than most dogs.

The Colon de Tulear is a dog that has its roots in Spain and is tied to the Bichon family. Its original home was in Madagascar and it is still the official dog of that country. This breed is very playful, intelligent and has a white coat. Unlike the Silky Terrier or the Havanese this dog will shed, and because of this requires brushing at least once a week. One thing to keep in mind with this breed is that they become attached to their owners can suffer some anxiety when seperated from them. Despite this they love people, to play and to go for walks. One final advantage is that they can live from fourteen to eighteen years.