Pet owners and the American Kennel Club (AKC) recognize some breeds as hypoallergenic, meaning they're less likely to trigger allergies in their human companions. No dog is guaranteed not to cause ...

As someone with dog allergies who nevertheless has been around many dogs as a trainer, a fosterer, and an owner, Candice has learned not to trust the promise of a “hypoallergenic” dog.

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. While the concept of a truly hypoallergenic dog is a misconception, there are dogs that are less likely to cause allergies for would ...

There are a few common misconceptions about hypoallergenic dog breeds. For example, the belief that all hypoallergenic dog breeds have little to no fur, or even that a breed can produce no ...

Hypoallergenic cats and dogs are a purported solution. But what does it mean to be hypoallergenic — and does such a trait really exist? What does a hypoallergenic pet really mean? Cats and dogs ...

Dr. Primm's allergist explained that some animals do have less reactivity—hypoallergenic means the breed’s fur doesn’t collect as many allergens, so that if and when the dog does shed ...

Is there really such a thing as a dog that doesn’t shed? And are low-shedders really hypoallergenic? To find out, we asked two experts, Esmeralda Krop, Esmeralda Krop, PhD, an immunologist at ...

You can’t keep a dog from shedding. But you can choose a dog that doesn't shed as much. There's no such thing as hypoallergenic dogs but some cause fewer problems than others. They have hair ...