There’s quite a hoopla over the health and well-being of your dog, and justifiably so; you want your dog to be happy, and regular visits to the veterinarian – as well as simply ensuring the future health of your dog before you even bring him or her into your home – is a big part of that. But sometimes we can neglect the health needs of the owners themselves, even though the happiness and well-being of a dog actually depends on their owner’s own condition as well! If you are allergic to pet dander, your health can be seriously compromised, yet if you’re also a dog-lover, you may be willing to take on that risk. The good news is that you can have your cake and eat it too.

Incredible Results

The professional breeding of dogs has led to some very unique, interesting, and incredible results as far as dogs are concerned. Many breeds have been refined into great companions, into guardians, and into remarkable athletes, all thanks to the science of breeding that has itself been tested and refined over centuries, during which time breeders learned how to identify behavioral and physical traits that were desirable.

This is no less true in the case of hypoallergenic dogs. While some purebred dogs are naturally hypoallergenic, such as the Poodle, many are not, which is why more and more breeders are mixing the Poodle and other hypoallergenic breeds that have traditionally been “purebred” in order to create dogs that have the hypoallergenic coat of one parent and the behavior and mannerisms of another parent. As a result, you end up with, say, a Goldendoodle: a dog with the friendly and loyal attitude of the Golden Retriever and the hypoallergenic coat of the Poodle. For someone who suffers from pet dander allergies but who loves Golden Retrievers, this is the ideal hybrid dog!

Be and Stay Healthy

Our understanding of what makes a good hypoallergenic dog comes down to understanding what triggers your allergies in the first place. Certain proteins can be found in a dog’s skin, dander, urine, sweat, and saliva; these proteins, in turn, are recognized by your body’s immune system as somehow harmful, even though they are not in fact bad for you. Your body, nevertheless, goes into action, attempting to fight off the dog proteins and thereby giving you all of the symptoms of illness that you so enjoy.

With nonhypoallergenic dogs, these proteins can remain in your home for years after they have been there, causing you problems for some time to come. Fortunately, with a hypoallergenic dog, you can be healthy and stay healthy from day one!