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| All Old English sheepdogs are non-shedding. |
| i always wondered about the hypoallergenic. couldn't the allergens be in their skin/etc vs fur? |
| There is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog of ANY breed. Some dogs are less likely to cause reactions because of reduced dander but there is no truly hypoallergenic dog. The only way to know for sure if you're allergic is to spend some time with one to see. |
| The hypoallergenic issue is really misunderstood. All dogs can cause allergic reactions in certain individuals. Although some breeds cause fewer reactions, they can affect some people.
The best thing to do is spend some time in a confined space with a representative of the breed and see what happens, http://www.allergyescape.com/hypoallergenic-dog.html And non shedding doesn't mean they won't leave hair on you, or the furniture, or the car, or the bed etc etc. |
| we have a girl who works in our house with us anywhere from 2 - 5 days a week. When we first got Tonks and Luna she was very allergic; always rubbing her eyes and get getting itchy and swollen. A year and a half later and she has little to no reaction. |
| Archie sparked off Asthma in myself (I never previously had it), seemed to mainly be his puppy fluff and his skin/dandruff? as he got older my Asthma cleared up.
The weird thing is, my son who already had asthma, has never suffered with Archie. It is myself who does all the grooming so I guess I just saturated myself in what ever was being brushed out of him? Very glad it cleared up obviously.  |
| Also depends what you're allergic to.
I groom Tiggy and know when its time to bath her because I get hayfever when brushing but its due to the dust in her coat, not the hair or the dander. |
kerry wrote: And non shedding doesn't mean they won't leave hair on you, or the furniture, or the car, or the bed etc etc.
I have to admit that I laugh everytime I hear that Sheepies are non-shedding. |
Mom of 3 wrote: kerry wrote: And non shedding doesn't mean they won't leave hair on you, or the furniture, or the car, or the bed etc etc. I have to admit that I laugh everytime I hear that Sheepies are non-shedding. Hee, hee, me too as I pick all the sheepie hair off the floor and my clothes. BUT I also own a dalmo and if you think sheepies shed you need to see my house. Dalmo owners joke that their dogs only shed twice a year, for 6 months each time. 
And the dalmo hair is so darn spikey it works its way into everthing and is impossible to get out.  |
| There's a big difference between shedding and losing "a few" hairs each day. Just as we lose hairs each day, so do our sheepers. Shedding is when you brush and the brush is instantly full of hair or you can grab gobs off by plucking.
You know a Pyr is shedding when you sit down to brush and fill a garbage bag with hair. 
Bless sheepies. So fluffy and not messy. |
| I thought that most people who are "allergic to dogs" are allergic to their saliva (as opposed to "dander" or other skin/hair stuff)...?
Of course the saliva gets on their hair whn they lick themselves, etc. |
That's what I thought too but I honestly don't actually know anything 
I shed more than my sheepie does! Shar-pei is another story. Floating black short-hair-furballs everywhere. Only from her hips and butt. It drives me insane! I wish her horse-hair stripe on her back would spread as that never seems to come out. |
Quote: I groom Tiggy and know when its time to bath her because I get hayfever when brushing but its due to the dust in her coat, not the hair or the dander.
I have this with Ru!! I think it's more to do with the pollen that comes off as I brush. Sometimes my nose is streaming as I groom... that signifies bath time! |
| For a quick fix during allergy season, just wipe them down with a wet towel. That will buy you a few days of relief until you can give them a bath. And the girls love it.
When we give Ben a bath, it seems to make his fur shed like crazy. I comb him out before his bath, just like the Sheepies (he's a Golden Retriever), but he has handfuls come off after the bath. Fortunately for our plumbing, we have a strainer on our tub. |
| I am allergic to dogs IF THEY lick me and Cats. My Uncle is allergic to the fur. So there is a difference in each person. I also find having no carpet makes a big difference if it is a fur thing. One of my daughter friends is highly allergic that she drives me nuts and I will not let her in my house until she takes meds for it 1 hour before she comes and if it is a sleep over we have to vaccum couchs change sheets on beds or we are taking her to the hospital. Needless to say she does not stay over anymore. |
Ron wrote: I thought that most people who are "allergic to dogs" are allergic to their saliva (as opposed to "dander" or other skin/hair stuff)...? Of course the saliva gets on their hair whn they lick themselves, etc. Depends on the person and some people can even only be allergic to certain dogs. Quote: Cat and dog dander, or skin flakes, as well as their saliva and urine, can cause an allergic reaction – sneezing, wheezing, and running eyes and nose. Both feathers and the droppings from birds, another common kind of pets, can increase the allergen exposure. Bird droppings can also be a source of bacteria, dust, fungi and mold. This also applies to the droppings of other caged pets, such as gerbils, hamsters and mice. The animal hair is not considered to be a very significant allergen, however, the hair or fur can collect pollen, dust, mold, and other allergens. Although individual pets may produce more or less allergen, there is no relationship between the pet's hair length and allergen production. There is also no such thing as a non-allergenic breed. Animal allergens are found mostly in homes where pets are present. What is surprising, however, is that these allergens are also found (in lesser amounts) in places where pets have never been present, such as schools, workplaces, and other public spaces. Since dander allergens are sticky, they can be brought to these places on the clothing of pet owners. Also, while dander on a smooth surface (such as a wall) can be easily wiped off, in soft materials, such as carpets, mattresses, upholstered furniture, and clothing, it can persist for long periods of time. That is why, unless special steps are taken, pet dander can remain in a home for up to six months after the pet has been removed. |
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