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Are Maltipoos Hypoallergenic? A Useful Guide
Breeders frequently advertise Maltipoos as the perfect dog for the dog lover with allergies. Sadly, though, these claims of the Maltipoo being hypoallergenic are false. In fact, there is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog – at least not in the traditional sense of the phrase. When a breeder advertises a dog as […]
Are Cavachons Hypoallergenic? A Helpful Guide
Breeders often label the Cavachon (a cross between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Bichon Frise) as hypoallergenic, but this is somewhat erroneous. While this toy-sized breed is low-shedding, to label the Cavachon as hypoallergenic overlooks the fact that dog allergies are not only triggered by dog hair! Dog hair is just one […]
Are Havanese Hypoallergenic? A Helpful Guide
The Havanese is a Cuban dog breed that breeders frequently categorize as hypoallergenic. Unfortunately, while the Havanese is less likely to trigger mild allergies than heavily shedding breeds (like the Siberian Husky), it is still not truly hypoallergenic. For those with minimal dog allergies, a reduction in shedding may eliminate allergy symptoms. For those […]
