Q: Are Yorkies hypoallergenic?
I'm allergic to my friend's Maltipoo though Poodles and Maltese are considered hypoallergenic. I don't want to be allergic to my Yorkie. Does it matter what food the puppy eats? Is there a shampoo or something that can lower the allergy levels?
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Answer by Bells
Maltipoo is a mutt.
No dogs are hypoallergenic! Humans are allergic to dander. All dogs have skin...so you can be allergic to any breed.
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Answer by Jennifer M~ Got the Giggles
Your allergist should be able to tell you if it is dander or saliva from dogs you are allergic to.
No dog is truly hypoallergenic. My friend has a poodle that hardly sets off her allergies at all, yet that dogs littermate brother makes her sneeze like mad. It all depends upon the individual dog and you.
You may be allergic to your Yorkie, you may not. We can't tell you as all allergies are different.
Quality food can make a dog shed less, so technically it could make a difference.
Yorkies don't have a thick undercoat like many breeds so hey can affect allergies less. Keep him well groomed for your best chances of not reacting. Washing too often can actually be bad for his coat.
Answer by Pamela D.
There is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog. All dogs have allergy-causing agents, top 3 being dander, hair/fur, and saliva.
My advice is, if you are allergic to some dogs, go to someplace where they have Yorkshire Terriers and play with them and interact with them.
If you start showing problems then you know it won't work for you.
Nothing will lower the allergens.
Answer by resist
Yorkies are not hypoallergenic. All dogs have skin & saliva!
Answer by Leigh
A person allergic to dogs is allergic to proteins produced by the dog. These proteins are found in saliva, urine, and dander. It doesn't matter what kind of fur the dog has, an allergy is an allergy. What does make a difference is how well groomed the dog is, and how much the dog's environment (the home he lives in) is cleaned.
I am allergic to dogs and own four. Keeping the dogs well groomed, keeping them out of the bedroom, off the furniture, and keeping the home well vacuumed and mopped makes all the difference.
Is there a shampoo? Eh... Allergroom shampoo does a great job of keeping the dander down (especially if used in conjunction with the Humilac humectant spray), but a dog allergy is a dog allergy. You may react more to some dogs than others (they are all individuals), but a dog is a dog, and allergy is an allergy. If you want to deal with your dog allergy, you should see an allergist for immunotherapy.
Answer by ladystang
I think it depends more on person and dog if you are allergic to them. All you can do is go to doctors and get shots if allergic
Answer by marci knows best
Less than honest breeders often claim a breed is hypoallergenic. No breed is hypoallergenic and if you have serious allergies, you may be allergic to any breed or any given dog.
Go to an allergist and get tested before you get the puppy. They will be able to tell you how serious your dog allergy is and whether it can be corrected with shots or pills. Please don't buy the puppy and then have to take it back. It will be hard on both of you.
Plus, a reputable breeder of toy breeds will not release the puppy to a new home before 12 weeks.
Answer by resist
Yorkies are not hypoallergenic. All dogs have skin & saliva!
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