This is a list of hypoallergenic dogs. In truth, no dog is completely hypoallergenic. All dogs produce dander (microscopic skin flakes that can be inhaled and potentially irritate the nose and eyes or cause sneezing) and of course saliva. Dander and saliva are the main causes of allergic reactions in some people. However, because the breeds in this list are low shedding it's thought they may also produce less dander and are better for people with allergies to dander. If you have allergies you should spend some time around the breed you are considering, before you buy, to see if the breed causes you to have an allergic reaction.
Affenpinscher
Affenpinscher is German for Monkey Dog, and the Affenpinscher is every bit as active and playful as his name implies.
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Australian Terrier
The Australian Terrier is tough, feisty, tenacious, energetic, intelligent, boisterous, adaptable, and agile. He is a touch mischievous with the courage of a much larger dog.
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Bedlington Terrier
The Bedlington Terrier is an adaptable, versatile, affectionate, and entertaining dog. He is determined, inquisitive, opinionated, feisty, and fearless
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Bichon Frise
The Bichon Frise is an incredibly cheerful little dog who loves to be the center of attention. He likes to think he runs the household, and will want to be at your heels or in your lap at all times.
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Black Russian Terrier
The Black Russian Terrier is large, intelligent, robust, powerful, protective, and territorial. He loves his family deeply but is aloof and distrustful toward strangers.
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Border Terrier
The Border Terrier is a hardy little dog who will want to be part of your family. They are not as feisty as other terrier breeds, but they do still have a mind of their own.
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Brussels Griffon
Brussels Griffons are happy little "Velcro" lapdogs. They usually attach themselves to one or two people in the household and will want to be with that person 24-7.
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Cairn Terrier
Everybody loves Toto, right? What a trooper that dog was, keeping up on the Yellow Brick Road! Like him, Cairn Terriers are independent little bundles of energy.
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Chinese Crested
The Border Terrier is a hardy little dog who will want to be part of your family.
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Dandie Dinmont Terrier
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a sweet and hardy dog with lots of personality and pluck. He shows incredible loyalty to his owner, and is utterly devoted to his family.
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Giant Schnauzer
The Giant Schnauzer is a spirited, energetic, good-natured dog who loves his owners and is protective of them. He is naturally territorial, and intimidating to look at, so he makes a good guard dog.
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Havanese
The Havanese has earned his place on the list of favorite family pets for a wealth of reasons. They are incredibly friendly and thrive on human companionship and affection.
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Irish Terrier
The Irish Terrier has earned the nickname "Daredevil." He was originally bred to be a family pet, guard dog, and hunter -- the complete package.
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Kerry Blue Terrier
Kerry Blue Terriers are lively and entertaining dogs, energetic and fun loving, boisterous and playful. They have a unique sense of humor and will consciously try to make you laugh when you are sad.
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Komondor
The Komondor is known for his dignity, bravery, and strength. Originally bred to guard livestock, he is territorial and very protective of his family, home, and possessions.
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Lakeland Terrier
The Lakeland Terrier has the trademark terrier temperament: alert, inquisitive, feisty, bossy, bold, and boisterous.
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Lowchen
The Lowchen is a bright, happy, easygoing, and a lively little guy. He is outgoing, optimistic, fun-loving, and sociable.
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Maltese
The Maltese is a best friend and an accessory, all in one. They will surely attract attention from everyone you meet. The Maltese is an ideal companion, as they are so gentle and affectionate.
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Miniature Poodle
The Miniature Poodle is good-natured and eager-to-please. He's also cheerful, loyal, proud, dignified, and extremely smart. When most people think of a "Poodle" they think of a feminine, girly dog.
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Miniature Schnauzer
The Miniature Schnauzer has the typical terrier temperament: relentless, energetic, brave, alert, curious, scrappy, bossy, and feisty. He's also friendly and willing to please you
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Norfolk Terrier
The Norfolk Terrier is alert, active, energetic, fearless, feisty, sociable and charming.
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Norwich Terrier
Norwich Terriers have the terrier spirit without the quarrelsome nature.
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Portuguese Water Dog
This intensely loyal breed was bred to be a seafaring working dog. He worked on fishing boats, retrieving things from the water, carrying messages between boats, herding fish/p> read more
Puli
The Puli is an intelligent breed with a sense of humor. They act like puppies for nearly their whole lives. They are active and have lots of energy.
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Sealyham Terrier
The Sealyham Terrier is the couch potato of the terrier world... he loves to lay around and take naps.
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Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu is a dignified, lively, alert, happy, sweet and playful. He craves your companionship and just wants to be with you.
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Silky Terrier
The Silky Terrier wants to be your best buddy. He is a friendly, affectionate, scrappy little guy who does not like to be ignored.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is formidable, energetic, determined, bossy, feisty, scrappy and fearless. His prey-drive is high and he will chase anything that moves.
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Standard Poodle
The Standard Poodle is good-natured and eager-to-please. He's also cheerful, loyal, proud, dignified, and extremely smart. When most people think of a "Poodle" they think of a feminine, girly dog.
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Standard Schnauzer
The Standard Schnauzer is an outstanding companion, known for his devotion and love for family. He is also incredibly active.
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Tibetan Terrier
The Tibetan Terrier is not really a terrier, so don't expect a terrier temperament. This delightful, childlike dog is his own breed.
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Toy Poodle
The Toy Poodle is good-natured and eager-to-please. He's also cheerful, loyal, proud, dignified, and extremely smart.
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West Highland White Terrier
Often known as the "Westie," the West Highland White Terrier possesses the classic terrier temperament: active, spunky, energetic, and self-important!
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Yorkshire Terrier
The Yorkshire Terrier is feisty, alert, inquisitive, energetic, determined, brave, bossy, scrappy and boisterous. But he can also be very sweet.
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Airedale Terrier
The Airedale Terrier, the "King of Terriers," is brimming with personality. He has the trademark terrier temperament: energetic, curious, feisty, and boisterous.
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Bouvier des Flandres
The Bouvier Des Flandres is the ideal farm dog: calm, rational, and intelligent, with an independent nature. They also make devoted family companions.
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Irish Water Spaniel
The Irish Water Spaniel has been bred to be a companion hunting dog. They are talented retrievers and good family dogs.
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Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
The Petite Basset Griffon Vendeen (nicknamed the "Happy Breed") is an extroverted, independent, confident, and alert dog.
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Scottish Terrier
The Scottish Terrier is a lot of personality in a little body: brave, curious, feisty, and opinionated. He's the only breed to live in the White House three times.
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Wire Fox Terrier
The Wire Fox Terrier has the trademark terrier temperament: energetic, fearless, playful, inquisitive, feisty, bossy, and boisterous.
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Glen of Imaal Terrier
The Glen of Imaal Terrier is active, docile, spirited, gentle, and affectionate. He is easygoing and less easily excited than other terrier breeds. Glens adore people.
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Lhasa Apso
The Lhasa Apso is a unique little watchdog who likes to play by his own rules. While he will be devoted to you, loyal and loving, he won't necessarily want to please you.
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Whippet
This sleek and speedy sight hound makes an excellent family pet. They are gentle, affectionate, friendly, and easygoing.
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