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You Can Have A Dog And Not Be Covered In Dog Hair
from: Kyle BesserYou can have an indoor dog and not have to constantly battle dog hair. There are many breeds of dogs that supposedly don't shed at all, but you should know, that all dogs, no matter what breeders claim, do shed some hair at some point. The thing that matters is how much they shed and the length of the hair they shed. You can find a dog that won't cover your clothes and furniture with hair, but it not possible to find a breed of dog that will never lose any hair.
Even dogs that are supposed to be hairless shed some hair. Even if you find a dog that doesn’t shed its hair, it still loses dead skin and dander, which is not a very pleasant thing to think about floating in the air in your home. People who are allergic to dogs often have more reactions to these lost skin cells than they do to massive amounts of dog hair. So, if you have allergies to dogs, then odds are pretty high, you won't be able to find a dog that doesn't cause you to experience some symptoms.
If you really want an indoor dog, even though you have allergies, your best bet is to choose a dog that doesn't shed much at all, a light shedder. These are the dogs that typically are claimed to be non-shedders. While these dogs still lose hair and dead skin cells, they won't be as irritating to someone with allergies as other breeds may be.
Some of the more popular breeds of light shedding dogs are the Basenji, the Hairless Khala and the Miniature Poodle.
The Basenji is a relatively small dog, which also makes it an ideal inside pet. A Basenji will still shed somewhat, but since they are single coated, it isn't as bad as many of the more common breeds. The Basenji does have a lot of energy. You should be aware of this before you choose one.
The Hairless Khala doesn't really have any hair to shed, but you can still expect them to lose dead skin cells. While the dead skin cells can pose a problem for someone with allergies, you won't have to worry about constantly cleaning dog hair off of your clothing and your furniture. This is definitely a bonus!
The Miniature Poodle doesn't lose a lot of hair, and is a very popular dog due to its loving nature and keen intellect. The Miniature Poodle is a great indoor dog.
While it is impossible to find a dog that won't shed at all, you can find a dog that won't constantly cover your clothing and clog up your vacuum cleaner with hair!
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