Due to the fact that his 10 year old daughter Malia is allergic to dogs, President-elect Obama is on the search for a hypoallergenic pooch. There truly isn’t a non-allergic or hypoallergenic dog because all breeds produce some sort of allergens, however, there are what many considered to be hypoallergenic because they have little to no hair and don’t shed. Here is my list of some possible hypoallergenic dogs that the new Presidential family may be taking with them to the White House:
A Bichon Frisé, who’s name means curly lap dog, is a small breed of the Bichon type of dog. They are a playful, sensitive, gentle mannered breed of dog. Even though they are suitable for people with allergies, because they don’t shed, the potential buyer should first visit with a Bichon and test their individual reaction before purchasing.
The Australian Silky Terrier is an intelligent and curious dog that has the energy to keep up the President-elect Obama’s two young daughters. The average Silky Terrier is around 10 inches at the withers, and weighs in at about 10 pounds. Their silky textured coat is virtually non-shedding and odorless, making them hypoallergenic for people with allergies to pet hair.
Then of course there is the Poodle. Who doesn’t love a Poodle? They come in all sizes and color and are regarded to as one of the most intelligent breeds of dog. They are skillful in dog sports, obedience, tracking, and herding. Poodles have curly non-shedding hair that requires regular grooming.
Next we have a spunky breed of pooch called the Chinese Crested dog. The Chinese Crested comes in two varieties, “Hairless” and “Powderpuff.” The hairless has human-like skin that is soft and fur on its paws, tail, and head. Sam, a famous hairless Chinese Crested dog was named the “World’s Ugliest Dog” from 2003 to 2005.
Last on my list is the always elegant Shih Tzu. Shih Tzu’s are recognized for their long, flowing, colorful coats and are intelligent, friendly, and energetic. The average height for a Shih Tzu is 9 to 10 1/2 inches and they weigh between 9 and 16 pounds. They have little to no shedding, making them a favorite amongst people with allergies.
These are just a few of the hypoallergenic dogs out there. For the full list visit wikipedia.com.
What breed do you think President-elect Obama will choose?
November 10th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
my daughter who is 13 has life threating allergies to dogs all her life and she has had every kind of test there is and allergy shots dont work as far as finding a dog you cant hairless or hairy because the allergins also come from the salava that dogs secreat on the skin and in the mouth this has been tested on my child and have dr. deposition to back it up so get her a calico rabbit my daughter is not allergic to rocky but you must get one when its has only been weined from it mommy so it will bond it the pres daughter hope i helped and god bless to a change from hazard ky we love you
November 15th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
I would chose the first dog it is so cute.