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What kind of dog breeds are good for people with allergies and cats?
Posted August 28th, 2011 by admin
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If you own a dog, especially an older one, getting a good dog bed is a really great gift to give your beloved pet. The need a good place to rest and sleep just like us. After all, you wouldn't want to bed down in an uncomfortable mattress or sleep on a hard surface all night.
Sleeping on the floor or even on a bad or uneven bed isn't the best thing for a dog to do. As they get older it becomes even more important that they have a really good dog bed to sleep in.
The other reason to get a dog bed is, of course, to keep them off of yours or off of the best couch in the house. If you don't want them all over your furniture, get them a comfortable bed of their own that they will love and use for a long time.
From the simplest dog beds to the more elaborate types, there are many to choose from. Some are more or less like large bean bags, some are donuts or round pet beds. There are also bolster dog beds, which have sort of a pillow going all around the outer edge of the bed. Dogs like to use this as a pillow for their head while they sleep. Then there is the orthopedic dog bed and memory foam beds, which are among the best you can get.
There are also outdoor dog beds which are made for outdoor areas like the back porch and there are also heated dog beds. These are great for dogs, especially during the cold winter months. Even when you have the heat in the house cranked up, the floor can sometimes stay cold and it's not good for your dogs bones and joints. A heated dog bed will keep your canine pal comfy and warm the whole time like a warm blanket.
Another option you may want to look into is getting a waterproof dog bed. We have all taken our dog out for a walk when it is raining and wet outside. Whether we want to or not, we have to go out on those miserable days when the rain is pouring and we both get soaked. After a good towel dry, dogs still have some moisture left on their coat and skin. The nice part about a waterproof dog bed is that your dog can lay on this type of pet bed without getting it soaked on the inside where the water stays put. These beds are made for this so they do not get ruined every time your water soaked pooch rests on them. For those dogs that prefer to stay out on the porch or outside near their kennel or dog house, they are much happier on a waterproof bed than a conventional one that soaks up the water. It's not only a comfortable resting spot for sleeping and lying down, but it will last longer too.
Not all dog beds are the same just as not all dogs age the same. When your dog gets older, he or she will most likely develop the same types of aches and pains due to joint problems that humans do. When your dog starts to slow down due to joint pain, inflammation and arthritis, the best thing you can do is to look into getting them a memory foam dog bed.
As soon as your are aware that you dog is suffering from orthopedic issues, the floor is simply not a good place for them to sleep. Even a conventional dog bed just will not do. The even balance of a dog's weight is more important at this stage of their life than at any time before. A bumpy or uneven bed is not good for the existing joint pain and can actually worsen the dog's problems over time.
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August 28th, 2011 - 12:01 pm
Standard Poodles are less likely to trigger an allergic reaction. You need to train a dog to be good with other animals, but with the Poodle’s high train ability, it’s definitely possible.
Pros:
High train ability
Beautiful
Good watchdogs
Make excellent guide/service dogs
Intelligent
Eager to please
Calmer than the miniature or the toy versions
Hardy/not as fragile as the miniature or the toy
They don’t shed quite as much as other breeds
Cons:
They bark a lot (can be trained not to though)
High maintenance grooming
High prey drive
Need a lot of mental stimulation ie, they need a job for them to do
Can be destructive if bored
Since they are Retrievers, they are mouthy when puppies
Some serious health problems if you get it from a backyard breeder or a puppy mill
Somewhat aloof with strangers
Overall these are great dogs for the right person. They have a very unfortunate reputation for being girly foo foo dogs. Let me tell you, they are NOT feminine dogs, they were bred to retrieve water fowl, so they are more rugged than you may think. A very good friend of mine has two of them, one is a retired service dog, the other is the replacement. He got a lot of crap for the first one and it drove me insane because she is a wonderful dog.
August 28th, 2011 - 12:01 pm
Poodles are less likely to cause an allergic reaction, which is why you see so many designer poodle mutts these days. (Schnoodles, Labradoodle, etc). Also, Bichon Frise are also allergy friendly I believe.
August 28th, 2011 - 12:01 pm
Yorkie s Maltese Shitzu ect. and hairless dogs
August 28th, 2011 - 12:01 pm
Poodles set me off just as much as labs do. I have asthma and allergies (severe) and there is NO breed that is better than any other for me. They all cause hives. The danger with a designer mutt is that they may have less of the poodle and more of the other breed in them. I just got my dogs, made peace with the fact that I would be feeling miserable for the first three months and dealt with it (nightly benedryl, daily zyrtec, air filters in every room, pet wipe the dog once a week). It really only took me a few months. It took much longer for me to get used to my cats. I wear longsleeves at home so I can cuddle with them on the couch. I have pit bulls. Great with my cats, my kids, low shed factor (which seems to help me more than anything). My great aunt has a poodle that sets me off really bad, but I don’t see her more than once every few months so that is probably why. If you go with a puppy, you want to avoid breeds like jack russell, weimeraner, rat terriers – the breeds that like to hunt and kill small creatures. I would look at maybe the shih tzu? Our neighbors have one and my reaction to her doesn’t seem to be as severe as to their poodle. He’s a real sweetheart. You could try fostering for a purebred rescue or rescue in your area first to see if that breed works with your allergies. Visit various shelters even if you aren’t looking for a shelter dog just to spend time with the various breeds. Wear short sleeves and see if there is a particular breed that makes you breakout less. Personally, I have found it’s just keeping up with the cleaning that makes it completely liveable, but I’m anal about my cleaning anyways. It doesn’t bother me to not allow the cats to sleep on my pillows but have to wash the bedding a few times a week since they sleep at the foot the bed. Our dogs sleep in their dog beds next to our beds on in bed with the boys (who aren’t allergic). Works for me!
August 28th, 2011 - 12:01 pm
Well, this breed might be hard to find, but I heard that it’s good for allergy sufferers and generally good with pets. The Coton de Tulear. Other breeds in the Bichon Family will also probably be very good i your situation.
August 28th, 2011 - 12:01 pm
poodles, bischon frise, american hairless, chinese crested
August 28th, 2011 - 12:01 pm
hi,
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the goal here is to help you figure out what type of dog best suits your personality and lifestyle. The results of the match up will suggest certain breeds.
hope this helps