If you suffer from dog allergies, it can be frustrating if you and your family are a real dog lovers. Who wants to continually suffer from watery eyes, runny nose or even worse, wheezing and sneezing? Well, there may be relief other than taking your Benadryl and keeping your distance from your pooch. If you really want a dog that doesn’t make you sneeze, consider one of the hypoallergenic dog breeds.

What are hypoallergenic dogs? These are breeds that shed less hair and also have fewer allergens in their saliva and urine. Be realistic by remembering that every dog has some amount of allergens, but the hypoallergenic dog breeds have fewer allergens.

Because the allergens get into carpet, couches and other places in your home, it is important to also take some steps to keep the amount of allergens down, even if you have a hypoallergenic dog. Probably the most important thing you can do is clean often, concentrating on those areas where your pet sleeps, and where you sleep too, so you won’t be inhaling the allergens from your pillow.

Hypoallergenic breeds tend to be short haired and will shed their skin cells less frequently than other breeds. They also may make less saliva, which means fewer allergens to deal with. Cleaning frequently is still required to prevent a concentration of dander from building up. If you can, try to spend an extended time with the dog or breed that interests you to see if you can tolerate its allergens. You might visit a breeder or offer to watch your friend’s dog. This will give you a better idea whether the dog you like also “likes” you, in terms of your allergies.

Since it is the concentration of allergens that causes problems, if you live in a small house, you are more likely to suffer allergy symptoms. A hypoallergenic dog in this case could be the answer, as you will be collecting less dander and hair. But again, frequent cleaning will still be necessary. Taking your dog outside at least a few times per day can also go a long way toward diminishing the accumulation of dander in your living areas.

Sometimes allergies can worsen initially upon bringing your new pet home. But you should see things stabilize in about a month. If not then you may need to consider a different breed or try more frequent cleaning and more time outside with your dog. If possible, you should replace your carpeting with hardwood flooring. This will keep allergens from piling up and causing an allergy attack. Wipe down the walls once a week and try to keep your new pet off your bed. These precautions will help reduce allergy attacks and help you have a fun, loving relationship with your dog for many years to come.

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