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OT: Hypoallergenic Dog?

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mgd_egg
mgd_egg Posts: 476
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My wife and I really want a dog all of a sudden. The catch is my son is pretty allergic to them especially if they lick him. Does anyone have any recommendations? When in doubt ask the bbq forum!
Lg & MM BGE, Humphrey’s Battle Box | Palatine, Illinois  
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  • SmokingPiney
    SmokingPiney Posts: 2,282
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    http://www.akc.org/about/faq-allergies/
    South Jersey Pine Barrens. XL BGE , Assassin 24, Weber Kettle, CharBroil gasser, AMNPS 
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 14,628
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    I think some of the new cross-breeds are supposed to be dander free - like labradoodles. I don't know much about them, my wife looked into them for a bit before we got our latest lab.
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  • SmokingPiney
    SmokingPiney Posts: 2,282
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    My step son has a labradoodle. Great dog and I love his company. 
    South Jersey Pine Barrens. XL BGE , Assassin 24, Weber Kettle, CharBroil gasser, AMNPS 
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  • bigalsworth
    bigalsworth Posts: 685
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    You answered it yourself when you said he is especially allergic when licked.  Dog saliva is dog saliva there is no hypoallergenic dog saliva.
    Large BGE
    BBQ Guru DigiQ II

    Martensville, Saskatchewan Canada
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  • mgd_egg
    mgd_egg Posts: 476
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    I forgot about Labradoodles. Thanks. 
    Lg & MM BGE, Humphrey’s Battle Box | Palatine, Illinois  
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  • TigerTony
    TigerTony Posts: 1,078
    edited May 2015
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    I highly recommend you check out a Havanese dog. We've had a Havanese for  6 years now and she is the best dog I've ever owned. They do not shed. so allergies are minimal with this breed. I've owned dogs my entire life Shepherds, Labs and collie mix) loved them all.  But honestly this Havanese dog has them all beat imo.  I Love my dog! Here's a picture of Petunia.
    Here's a link: http://www.havaneseheadquarters.com/havanese.html  < at this site under Home click Havanese to read about.

    "I'm stupidest when I try to be funny" 
    New Orleans

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  • mgd_egg
    mgd_egg Posts: 476
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    @TigerTony Petunia looks like an awesome dog. 

    @bigalsworth I'm afraid your right. We might need to wait until he's off to college. 
    Lg & MM BGE, Humphrey’s Battle Box | Palatine, Illinois  
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  • Ladeback69
    Ladeback69 Posts: 4,482
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    Our little girl is a Carinoodle  ( Carin Terrier and Miniature Poodle).She is a sweethart.  The Labradoodle are nice too.  If you you find one you like I suggest visiting the dog before you get it to see if there are allergic reaction.  Most dogs that don't shred a lot can have Lee's dandruff,  but that may not always be true.  Check AKC.
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  • berndcrisp
    berndcrisp Posts: 1,166
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    Standard poodle, labradoodle or greyhound may fit the bill.
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  • hondabbq
    hondabbq Posts: 1,980
    edited May 2015
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    Try to foster a dog to test the waters. No commitments if neither is compatible for each other. They usually supply the food,toys etc for 6 weeks. We are fostering now to entertain another 2 dog home after "Vader" passed last June. Pick a breed of dog you think will work with your situation and find a local animal rescue. Some take in all kinds of dogs but some also only take in certain breeds. 
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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
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    Bichon Frise is a hypoallergenic dog.  My parents have had a couple and they are really cute and easily trainable dogs.  

    Greyhound is not.  But they are one of the easiest going, laid back, laziest dogs on the face of the earth.  I had a retired racer and boy was he sweet. 

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  • iCurevegans
    iCurevegans Posts: 19
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    Standard Poodle no foo foo haircut.  Great dog.  

    "They may look like gentle, fruit-eating monkeys, but I'm pretty convinced one of these things is gonna suddenly land on my head and start humping my earhole with his sharp, furry penis, so I'm little uncomfortable."
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    Zionsville, IN
    LBGE, MM
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,784
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    neighbor had an unclipped portuguese water dog, the dog used to swim 5 miles out daily, really fun shaggy dog. hate when they poodlecut them
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • Phatchris
    Phatchris Posts: 1,726
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    I have an Australian Labradoodle... Awesome dog, no shedding, hypoallergenic.
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  • HendersonTRKing
    HendersonTRKing Posts: 1,803
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    Portuguese Water Dog, Sancho (RIP).  Pros:  Hypoallergenic, incredibly loyal and friendly, great with kids.  Cons:  lived only 10 years.  
     
    It's a 302 thing . . .
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  • DoubleEgger
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    bigalsworth said:
    You answered it yourself when you said he is especially allergic when licked.  Dog saliva is dog saliva there is no hypoallergenic dog saliva.
    +1. Wife has the same allergy and "hypoallergenic" dogs don't help. 
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  • mgd_egg
    mgd_egg Posts: 476
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    Thanks everyone, I appreciate all the help.  There are lots cool dogs out there.  I think it would be best if I get my son in front of them and see how he reacts.  
    Lg & MM BGE, Humphrey’s Battle Box | Palatine, Illinois  
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  • Chief9
    Chief9 Posts: 141
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    We have a golden doodle that is great.... No shedding
    Carrollton, Va
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  • jccuk
    jccuk Posts: 9
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    Wife is very allergic to dogs. We kept a Maltese during weekends from a breeder during tax season and finally kept the dog after tax season since the wife had no reactions to him. Dog now sits on wife's lap when he wants to rest and she has no problems. We keep his hair cut short and he has been part of the family for 6 years now. No shedding and a great companion. We love our Toby. 
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