There are no completely hypoallergenic dogs, but many breeds are considered better for people with allergies because they shed less or produce fewer allergens. Some of the most popular hypoallergenic dog breeds include:
- Poodle (Standard, Miniature, Toy): Known for low shedding and intelligence
- Bichon Frise : Small, fluffy, and bred to be hypoallergenic
- Yorkshire Terrier : Small dogs with fine hair less likely to cause sneezing
- Shih Tzu : Small companion dogs with thick coats that shed minimally
- Maltese : Small dogs with luxurious white coats needing regular grooming
- Portuguese Water Dog : Medium-sized with curly coats that shed little
- Labradoodle : Crossbreed of Labrador Retriever and Poodle, bred to be hypoallergenic service dogs
- Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier : Medium-sized with soft, low-shedding coats
- Coton de Tulear : Small dogs with soft white hair, hypoallergenic
- Schnoodle : Cross between Schnauzer and Poodle, low-shedding coat
- Bedlington Terrier : Small, curly-haired dogs with distinctive lamb-like appearance
- Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless Dog) : Comes in hairless and coated varieties, both hypoallergenic
- Miniature Schnauzer : Small, low-shedding terrier breed
- Bolognese , Aussiedoodle , Shih-Poo , and Malshi are other hypoallergenic mixes and breeds noted for low shedding and suitability for allergy sufferers
These breeds tend to shed less hair and dander, which helps reduce allergic reactions, though individual responses vary
. Regular grooming and cleaning also help manage allergens. In summary, hypoallergenic dogs are typically breeds with hair that grows continuously and sheds minimally, such as Poodles, Bichon Frises, and various terriers and Poodle mixes
