Which Dog For Someone Who Has Allergies?

Kassandra

Please help me. I'm not sure which one to get? All would suit me! Surprised

Kassandra

CAST YOUR VOTE PLEASE I NEED IT! Rolling Eyes

PooGirl13 · Senior Member Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 677

Well, I did cast my vote and I of course chose Shih-poo, having 2 myself and believing they are the BEST in the world!

Now, having said that and cast my vote, ultimately only you can decide which of these you think is best for you & your family. While these dogs in your poll may be good for allergy sufferers (I believe you said your mom has allergies?), they are all very different. Each of them has their own temperament etc., so it's all what you prefer Your the best

Good luck!

Kassandra · Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 4:49 pm Post subject:

Poogirl13:
Thank-you very much for your vote! Shih Poo's are very cute.

Kassandra Your the best

MyBabyShihPoo · Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 9:05 pm Post subject:

Well, Kassandra, you can probably guess what which I voted for...shih-poos of course!!!! Your the best

Like PooGirl said, they're the best!!! Wink

I posted this web site on another thread a little while back, but it does an excellent job of pointing out the pros and cons of each breed. They don't point out the pros and cons of mixed breeds (such as cockapoo, shih-poo, etc.), but you should take a look at the two breeds involved in the mix you are considering since your pup's personality will be combination of the breeds he is. However, say you get a shihpoo, his/her temperament may lean a little more toward a shih-tzus, or vice versa, so that is another good reason to be sure you are comfortable with the temperament of BOTH breeds that your future pup will be mixed with - that is if you get a mix!

Anyhow here are the links for the breeds you listed:

Bichon Frise:
http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/bichonfrise.html

Yorkshire Terrier:
http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/yorkshireterriers.html

Cockapoo
Cocker Spaniel: http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/americancockerspaniels.html

Toy Poodle: http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/toypoodles.html
Miniature Poodle: http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/miniaturepoodles.html

Shih-Poo
Shih-Tzu: http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/shihtzu.html
Toy & Min. Poodle: same links as before

Chinese Crested:
http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/chinesecresteds.html

Lhasa Apso:
http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/lhasaapsos.html

The dogbreedinfo.com (given by PooGirl on your other thread) site is also another great source of info regarding breeds!

The AKC site also offers great breed descriptions: http://www.akc.org/breeds/recbreeds/breeds_a.cfm

Hope that helps! Very Happy

MyBabyShihPoo · Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 9:10 pm Post subject:

Should have mentioned this before, whatever you do, DO NOT BUY FROM A PET STORE!!!!!!!!!!! Not talking

Find an experienced, reputable, responsible, and ethical breeder!!! Your the best

Best wishes! Very Happy

MollysMom · Member Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 78 Location: Colorado

Well, I wasn't sure what to pick, because I have a Shih Tzu/Bichon mix puppy.
Her hair is really soft, I brush her everyday preparing her for her first groomer, and hardly any hair comes out when brushed.
I did trim the hair around her eyes today when she ws sleepy, as it kept getting in her eyes and making them water.

puttin510 · Super Senior Member Plus Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 2748

I say any of the poo mixes. If you want a smaller dog shipoo, a little bigger cocker poo. Or my favorite a pure poodle. But they are all cute.

Kassandra · Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2004 1:59 pm Post subject:

THANKS A BUNCH U GUYS! Very Happy

Im just gonna go take a look at the vote results, I bet the shi-poo's are the highest but anyways Razz

Make sure you get to my other poll coming soon~!

Kassandra Your the best

MonsterBailey · Super Senior Member Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 1280

I, of course, voted for the shihpoo also... only because I (as mentioned lots and lots!) suffer from dog allergies really badly... and I don't have any issues AT ALL with Bailey, my shihpoo.

Trixiepoo · Member Joined: 12 Apr 2004 Posts: 292

Ya I voted 4 shihpoo too and my mom has bad allergies and she is fine also shihpoos dont shed much at all and they r SO CUTE Surprised

Kassandra · Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2004 9:33 pm Post subject:

Can u guys just show me pics of ur dogs?

teena89 · New member Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Posts: 9

I voted for Shih-poo.. and if you want to see pictures of my new puppies, they are in this thread: http://www.auspet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4416

casper · Member Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 52

hey, i voted for shih-poos too.

i just wanted to input my allergy advice/experience cuz i'm pretty sensitive to pets

I've had close/constant interaction with three dog breeds
pure bred shih tzus
shih poos (2 of them)
lab/chow/husky cross

Do i really need to say that i react worse with the lab/chow/husky cross? I get it all. runny nose, itchy skin, puffiness, coughing, and if i'm not too careful - an asthma attack (but my puffer is always near by). so how do i live with my big-allergy machine? an air filter (always on) and, on probably an every other day basis, reactine (allergy medicine). works fine and i can cope very well. the down side tho, is that i can't be licked by him cuz i get extremely itchy. i'm not sure how bad ur allergies are. but i just wanted to let you know that you can survive well with probably any of those breeds that you have listed.

with regards to the other two breeds they're very similar. i can actually be licked by shih tzus and shih-poos and have no reaction for some reason. but i find i still need the air filter - then i don't need reactine as much. there are still times - after longer periods of playing wiht them - that i get the allergy symptoms and need medicine. this is only after an hr of playing with them constantly.

another tip - make sure you have a room where the puppy won't be allowed in - trust me, it's ur haven during a bad allergy attack.

anyways, just thought i'd share my experience.

goood luck

MonsterBailey · Super Senior Member Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 1280

That's absolutely great advice about needing a room that is dog-forbidden for those homes with allergy sufferers! I never thought of that.... then again, it sounds as if you are even worse than me.... bless your heart.

Speaking of allergies.... a friend of mine just got a new boxer puppy who is just too cute. Well, of course, ignoring my allergies I just HAD to at least say hello (with hugs and pets, of course). I figured I could do it for just a minute (since it was outside) and then go wash my hands and pop an allergy pill.... well, this puppy was so rambunctious Surprised

(HENCE the word "PUPPY!") and he jumped up, kissed me and pretty much molested me for some rubs and pets... (hehe)... you get the picture Smile

well, he scratched my neck and chest area (not on purpose, of course) when he jumped up. About 10 minutes later I had the most hellacious whelts... eeeek.....

It was amazingggg! Sad

They were burning and itching sooooo bad. Anyhow, I suffered through it because i was at work and didn't have anything besides my allergy pills with me ... but dang. Mad

... it was not a happy time for me. Anyhow, the point was that it was just 30 seconds with that dog! Sad

wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh........ He was tooo cute too!

MonsterBailey · Super Senior Member Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 1280

OOPS! I forgot the question about the pictures of our shihpoos....

You can click on the "WWW" under our signatures. Most of us have pictures of our babies on the www.dogster.com site! Be careful tho... cuz you'll fall madly in love Wink

hehe

MyBabyShihPoo · Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2004 9:38 pm Post subject:

Good idea about the "no puppy room!" However, do realize that the dander from your pup will be circulated throughout your home via your heating and AC (vents), so you can't COMPLETELY escape from the dander (dander being the big problem for allergy sufferers)!

Very Happy

PooGirl13 · Senior Member Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 677

Hey there!

Aside from my avator that shows my two pumpkins, there are more pics under my signature line... the "www" tab.. Mr. Green