dogs that don't shed
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>However, anyone who has allergies and is >considering purchasing a poodle, schnauzer, >or similar breed should ask him/herself if >he/she is willing to pay $25 a pop to have the >dog professionally groomed about once a >month
And price will vary according to location. In my grooming shop a Min Poodle runs $40-45, Bichons comparable, and a Min Schnauzer $38. De-matting $30 per hour. Toni www.irish-wolfhounds.com
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Amen Lisa and Atlee – wouldn’t you know of all the dogs I own I am most allergic to my poodle <sigh> and he requires serious brushing and clipping! Nancy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I missed the original post, but I’m assuming it was someone inquiring about > a non-shedding dog for allergic reasons. Both these breeds do produce less > dander and ambient hair than, say, a golden retriever, and thus are much > easier for allergy sufferers to own…. However, anyone who has allergies > and is considering purchasing a poodle, schnauzer, or similar breed should > ask him/herself if he/she is willing to pay $25 a pop to have the dog > professionally groomed about once a month, or else purchase and learn how to > use a set of clippers him/herself. > o tonly that, but jsut because MANY allergy sufferers can live with them, does > not mean ALL can. I acutally allow on of my Portuguese to go home for a short > stay wiht families for an "allergy test run", if I think they may l do well with > the breed in other respects. I have had people react to the PWDs. > — > Lisa Baird > Haleakala PWDs > Dublin, Oh. > http://home.columbus.rr.com/bairds/lisa/index.html > PAWZitive Beginnings Puppy Kindergarten > Trial Secretary, Buckeye Region Agility Group (USDAA) > Match Secretary, Delaware Ohio Kennel Club (AKC)
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> I missed the original post, but I’m assuming it was someone inquiring about > a non-shedding dog for allergic reasons. Both these breeds do produce less > dander and ambient hair than, say, a golden retriever, and thus are much > easier for allergy sufferers to own…. However, anyone who has allergies > and is considering purchasing a poodle, schnauzer, or similar breed should > ask him/herself if he/she is willing to pay $25 a pop to have the dog > professionally groomed about once a month, or else purchase and learn how to > use a set of clippers him/herself.
o tonly that, but jsut because MANY allergy sufferers can live with them, does not mean ALL can. I acutally allow on of my Portuguese to go home for a short stay wiht families for an "allergy test run", if I think they may l do well with the breed in other respects. I have had people react to the PWDs. — Lisa Baird Haleakala PWDs Dublin, Oh. http://home.columbus.rr.com/bairds/lisa/index.html PAWZitive Beginnings Puppy Kindergarten Trial Secretary, Buckeye Region Agility Group (USDAA) Match Secretary, Delaware Ohio Kennel Club (AKC)
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Karen, I think what you mean by "non-shedding" is that the breeds in question don’t leave clouds of hair all over furniture, floors, and clothing. They *do* lose their hair, but due to the nature of their coats the lost hair becomes matted in with the live hair. I’ve owned a miniature schnauzer and now have a poodle puppy, and both of these breeds need brushing 1-2x a week as well as regular grooming. I missed the original post, but I’m assuming it was someone inquiring about a non-shedding dog for allergic reasons. Both these breeds do produce less dander and ambient hair than, say, a golden retriever, and thus are much easier for allergy sufferers to own…. However, anyone who has allergies and is considering purchasing a poodle, schnauzer, or similar breed should ask him/herself if he/she is willing to pay $25 a pop to have the dog professionally groomed about once a month, or else purchase and learn how to use a set of clippers him/herself. Atlee Parks – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >I hate to say this but there are several breeds that DONT SHED we >raised miniature schnauzers and they must be groomed or their hair >will grow for ever… you can pull the hair out instead of cutting it >to make a natural coat ( as they used to do in dog shows everywhere) >with tweezers or you can cut it with clippers… BUT they do not >shed… as poodles do not shed either.. I have raised these dogs for >over 17 yrs and had many litters.. and they do not shed .. when you >brush them you have hair in the brush due to pulling it out when its >thick or tangled but they DONT SHED>. they make great pets for >children and adults and very loyal .. clean and family orientated.. >SIGH – there is NO difference between dog fur and hair – its all the SAME >THING >ALL breeds of dogs with hair shed – they cast off old coat and get new >growing from the follicles. Undercoat or topcoat it ALL SHEDS just like >human hair does – guess what human hair does not grow out forever – it >sheds – thats what hair/fur does. >Do all breeds of dogs leave huge clumps around like some breeds do – no – >do they all shed the hair and grow new – yes >And I know lots of Yorkie breeders who don’t need to lie about their dogs >being ‘hypoallergenic non shedders’ in order to place them in fine homes. >When you are allergic to dogs there is NO SUCH THING as a hypoallergenic >dog – there are only dogs you react LESS to. >Nancy >16 dogs in the house – allergic to them all – and even the ‘non shedders’ >lose their coats and need grooming because of it >> Nancy: >> I hate to disagree with you, (as I don’t know if you are a Vet or not). >> BUT, there are dogs that DO NOT shed…. A Yorkshire Terrier for one. I >am >> a Yorkie breeder. The Yorkie has no undercoat (hence no dander), and the >> fur IS more like HAIR than fur. It grows and grows, just like human >hair. >> The only way to shorten it, is to cut it. >> The Yorkshire Terrier is on the CKC (Canadian) Hypo-allergenic List >because >> the breed does not shed and has no dander. >> Nancy: Just to keep you up to date on the correct information. >> Elaine: A Yorkie is too small for what you origingally asked about, but >it >> is a breed that makes an excellent dog for an older couple with no >children >> (or grown children {age 8 +}). >> A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. >> Les Evans
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>I hate to say this but there are several breeds >that DONT SHED
All dogs shed– some more, some less. Mammals shed– you shed– anything that has hair (fur, coat, single coated or double coated, plush, straight, corded or curly) sheds! Toni www.irish-wolfhounds.com
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Well I can assure you that you are incorrect ALL hair bearing mammals shed – that includes you and me and the dogs. I never ever heard of ANYONE pulling hair out of dogs with tweezers and I hand strip my dogs all the time – pulling the dead shed coat out so it does not rub off on the rugs, furniture and me… Nancy a standard poodle, a giant schnauzer and many affenpinschers live at my house – and they are LOW Shed but they ALL shed. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I hate to say this but there are several breeds that DONT SHED we > raised miniature schnauzers and they must be groomed or their hair > will grow for ever… you can pull the hair out instead of cutting it > to make a natural coat ( as they used to do in dog shows everywhere) > with tweezers or you can cut it with clippers… BUT they do not > shed… as poodles do not shed either.. I have raised these dogs for > over 17 yrs and had many litters.. and they do not shed .. when you > brush them you have hair in the brush due to pulling it out when its > thick or tangled but they DONT SHED>. they make great pets for > children and adults and very loyal .. clean and family orientated.. >SIGH – there is NO difference between dog fur and hair – its all the SAME >THING >ALL breeds of dogs with hair shed – they cast off old coat and get new >growing from the follicles. Undercoat or topcoat it ALL SHEDS just like >human hair does – guess what human hair does not grow out forever – it >sheds – thats what hair/fur does. >Do all breeds of dogs leave huge clumps around like some breeds do – no – >do they all shed the hair and grow new – yes >And I know lots of Yorkie breeders who don’t need to lie about their dogs >being ‘hypoallergenic non shedders’ in order to place them in fine homes. >When you are allergic to dogs there is NO SUCH THING as a hypoallergenic >dog – there are only dogs you react LESS to. >Nancy >16 dogs in the house – allergic to them all – and even the ‘non shedders’ >lose their coats and need grooming because of it >> Nancy: >> I hate to disagree with you, (as I don’t know if you are a Vet or not). >> BUT, there are dogs that DO NOT shed…. A Yorkshire Terrier for one. I >am >> a Yorkie breeder. The Yorkie has no undercoat (hence no dander), and the >> fur IS more like HAIR than fur. It grows and grows, just like human >hair. >> The only way to shorten it, is to cut it. >> The Yorkshire Terrier is on the CKC (Canadian) Hypo-allergenic List >because >> the breed does not shed and has no dander. >> Nancy: Just to keep you up to date on the correct information. >> Elaine: A Yorkie is too small for what you origingally asked about, but >it >> is a breed that makes an excellent dog for an older couple with no >children >> (or grown children {age 8 +}). >> A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. >> Les Evans
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All hair/fur bearing animals lose hair i.e. "shed". This is a biological fact. Lyda You can visit us at http://members.tripod.com/~SilkyGirl/silkyindex.html #Silky_Terrier Mirc DAL.NET server Rescue Http://members.tripod.com/~SilkyRescue
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Nancy is correct. All dogs regardless of breed lose coat. The difference is "non shedding" breeds require regular grooming to remove the dead hair because it will not dislodge on its own. Lyda You can visit us at http://members.tripod.com/~SilkyGirl/silkyindex.html #Silky_Terrier Mirc DAL.NET server Rescue Http://members.tripod.com/~SilkyRescue
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i have a boxer who doesnt shed.
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I have owned a Poodle for 12 years and she does not leave hair anywhere in the house. She needs to be combed to remove the dead hair and clipped to maintain the length. You do not have to style the dog like a show dog if you don’t like the look. A simple "puppy" cut will do. You can do it yourself or take the dog to a professional groomer. Poodles are available in a wide range of sizes.
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> I hate to say this but there are several breeds that DONT SHED we > raised miniature schnauzers and they must be groomed or their hair > will grow for ever… you can pull the hair out instead of cutting it
In other words, they would carry the SAME hair throughout their entire life if not clipped or stripped/? No, I don’t think so. Just as people shed, so do dogs. — Lisa Baird Haleakala PWDs Dublin, Oh. http://home.columbus.rr.com/bairds/lisa/index.html PAWZitive Beginnings Puppy Kindergarten Trial Secretary, Buckeye Region Agility Group (USDAA) Match Secretary, Delaware Ohio Kennel Club (AKC)
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I hate to say this but there are several breeds that DONT SHED we raised miniature schnauzers and they must be groomed or their hair will grow for ever… you can pull the hair out instead of cutting it to make a natural coat ( as they used to do in dog shows everywhere) with tweezers or you can cut it with clippers… BUT they do not shed… as poodles do not shed either.. I have raised these dogs for over 17 yrs and had many litters.. and they do not shed .. when you brush them you have hair in the brush due to pulling it out when its thick or tangled but they DONT SHED>. they make great pets for children and adults and very loyal .. clean and family orientated.. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >SIGH – there is NO difference between dog fur and hair – its all the SAME >THING >ALL breeds of dogs with hair shed – they cast off old coat and get new >growing from the follicles. Undercoat or topcoat it ALL SHEDS just like >human hair does – guess what human hair does not grow out forever – it >sheds – thats what hair/fur does. >Do all breeds of dogs leave huge clumps around like some breeds do – no – >do they all shed the hair and grow new – yes >And I know lots of Yorkie breeders who don’t need to lie about their dogs >being ‘hypoallergenic non shedders’ in order to place them in fine homes. >When you are allergic to dogs there is NO SUCH THING as a hypoallergenic >dog – there are only dogs you react LESS to. >Nancy >16 dogs in the house – allergic to them all – and even the ‘non shedders’ >lose their coats and need grooming because of it > Nancy: > I hate to disagree with you, (as I don’t know if you are a Vet or not). > BUT, there are dogs that DO NOT shed…. A Yorkshire Terrier for one. I >am > a Yorkie breeder. The Yorkie has no undercoat (hence no dander), and the > fur IS more like HAIR than fur. It grows and grows, just like human >hair. > The only way to shorten it, is to cut it. > The Yorkshire Terrier is on the CKC (Canadian) Hypo-allergenic List >because > the breed does not shed and has no dander. > Nancy: Just to keep you up to date on the correct information. > Elaine: A Yorkie is too small for what you origingally asked about, but >it > is a breed that makes an excellent dog for an older couple with no >children > (or grown children {age 8 +}). > A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. > Les Evans
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SIGH – there is NO difference between dog fur and hair – its all the SAME THING ALL breeds of dogs with hair shed – they cast off old coat and get new growing from the follicles. Undercoat or topcoat it ALL SHEDS just like human hair does – guess what human hair does not grow out forever – it sheds – thats what hair/fur does. Do all breeds of dogs leave huge clumps around like some breeds do – no – do they all shed the hair and grow new – yes And I know lots of Yorkie breeders who don’t need to lie about their dogs being ‘hypoallergenic non shedders’ in order to place them in fine homes. When you are allergic to dogs there is NO SUCH THING as a hypoallergenic dog – there are only dogs you react LESS to. Nancy 16 dogs in the house – allergic to them all – and even the ‘non shedders’ lose their coats and need grooming because of it – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Nancy: > I hate to disagree with you, (as I don’t know if you are a Vet or not). > BUT, there are dogs that DO NOT shed…. A Yorkshire Terrier for one. I am > a Yorkie breeder. The Yorkie has no undercoat (hence no dander), and the > fur IS more like HAIR than fur. It grows and grows, just like human hair. > The only way to shorten it, is to cut it. > The Yorkshire Terrier is on the CKC (Canadian) Hypo-allergenic List because > the breed does not shed and has no dander. > Nancy: Just to keep you up to date on the correct information. > Elaine: A Yorkie is too small for what you origingally asked about, but it > is a breed that makes an excellent dog for an older couple with no children > (or grown children {age 8 +}). > A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. > Les Evans
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Nancy: >I hate to disagree with you, (as I don’t know if you are a Vet or not). >BUT, there are dogs that DO NOT shed…. A Yorkshire Terrier for one. I am >a Yorkie breeder. The Yorkie has no undercoat (hence no dander), and the >fur IS more like HAIR than fur. It grows and grows, just like human hair. >The only way to shorten it, is to cut it. >The Yorkshire Terrier is on the CKC (Canadian) Hypo-allergenic List because >the breed does not shed and has no dander. >Nancy: Just to keep you up to date on the correct information. >Elaine: A Yorkie is too small for what you origingally asked about, but it >is a breed that makes an excellent dog for an older couple with no children >(or grown children {age 8 +}). >A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. >Les Evans
Hello Les, Not to be super picky, but saying that Yorkshire Terriers do not shed at all is not entirely true. ALL dogs shed, just as all MAMMALS shed, including humans. As *most* <G> people "groom" themselves everyday, we keep our shedding down to a minimal. But the hair that remains in your brush after brushing your hair, and the black human hairs one will find everywhere in a VERY white house (as is the case when my best friend comes over!) will attest that yes we do shed. This is what I believe that Nancy was pointing out with her previous post — that the so called "non-shedding" breeds are just very very low shedding breeds. Happy Holidays ^_^ — Danae
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>can someone give me the names of some breeds that don’t shed? my wife seems >to be allergic to animal hair. looking for a medium to large size dog. thank >you very much in advance. jack
It’s my understanding that poodles and Bichons usually don’t cause allergic reactions in people allergic to dogs–something about having "hair" instead of "fur"? Certainly a standard poodle would fit the bill for you size-wise. This whole allergy business is very confusing. I have read over and over that it is not actually the cat or dog hair that people are allergic to, but the dander. (So what makes poodles and Bichons hypoallergenic? Beats me.) Many people are allergic to cats but not to dogs, so your wife could try exposing herself to dogs in a cat-free environment and see what happens. She could also try exposing herself to one of the supposedly hypoallergenic breeds–at shows, for example–and see what happens. Has she consulted an allergist? There are various ways of reducing the effects of animal allergies, including shots, prohibiting the animal from your bedroom, central vac in your house, and so on. It can be a torture for a person with allergies to live with an animal. Whatever you do, please check the subject–and your wife’s reactions–out thoroughly before getting a dog of any breed. It is all too common for a dog to end up in a shelter because someone in the family is allergic to it–even if that person started out by being willing to TRY living with the animal. Janet //Dear Artemesia! Poetry’s a snare: //Bedlam has many Mansions: have a care: //Your Muse diverts you, makes the Reader sad: //You think your self inspir’d; He thinks you mad.
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I would recommend you consider a poodle. Owned several over 20 years, and they are very well behaved, smart, and don’t shed! …Clif – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >can someone give me the names of some breeds that don’t shed? my wife seems >to be allergic to animal hair. looking for a medium to large size dog. thank >you very much in advance. jack
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Nancy E.Holmes or R. Nelson Ruffin wrote Schnauzers including the giant and the standard sizes certainly do shed, as do all breeds of dogs that are not hairless, however they shed less than other breeds. In common with other low shed breeds they need lots of grooming. There are many choices in the area of low shed dogs in the size range desired. Miniature and Standard Poodles Kerry Blue Terrier Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier Airedale Irish Terrier Portuguese Water Dog Puli Each breed (and there are more in the list than I mentioned) has its own definitive personality types and quirks and each breed some people find less allergenic than others. I suggest that while you seek for the right breed and dog for you that you also get your wife started on the allergy shots that will reduce the amount of reaction she has to dog dander. Many people find they are less allergic to a neutered dog than an intact one. The better groomed you keep your pet the less dander will spread to compound allergies. Nancy Nancy: I hate to disagree with you, (as I don’t know if you are a Vet or not). BUT, there are dogs that DO NOT shed…. A Yorkshire Terrier for one. I am a Yorkie breeder. The Yorkie has no undercoat (hence no dander), and the fur IS more like HAIR than fur. It grows and grows, just like human hair. The only way to shorten it, is to cut it. The Yorkshire Terrier is on the CKC (Canadian) Hypo-allergenic List because the breed does not shed and has no dander. Nancy: Just to keep you up to date on the correct information. Elaine: A Yorkie is too small for what you origingally asked about, but it is a breed that makes an excellent dog for an older couple with no children (or grown children {age 8 +}). A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Les Evans
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Schnauzers including the giant and the standard sizes certainly do shed, as do all breeds of dogs that are not hairless, however they shed less than other breeds. In common with other low shed breeds they need lots of grooming. There are many choices in the area of low shed dogs in the size range desired. Miniature and Standard Poodles Kerry Blue Terrier Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier Airedale Irish Terrier Portuguese Water Dog Puli Each breed (and there are more in the list than I mentioned) has its own definitive personality types and quirks and each breed some people find less allergenic than others. I suggest that while you seek for the right breed and dog for you that you also get your wife started on the allergy shots that will reduce the amount of reaction she has to dog dander. Many people find they are less allergic to a neutered dog than an intact one. The better groomed you keep your pet the less dander will spread to compound allergies. Make sure you visit a home with adult dogs in it as many people are less allergic to puppies and it would be sad to get a pup and become allergic to it. Visiting with adult dogs in a multi dog home will give you an idea of which breeds suit you both best. Nancy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Schnauzers do not shed. Look into Standard or Giant. However, I have a > Giant and you have to be a strong minded person to deal with them. They > are very smart and very stubborn. But once you train them to the fact > that you are the Alpha they are wonderful and loyal pets.
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can someone give me the names of some breeds that don’t shed? my wife seems to be allergic to animal hair. looking for a medium to large size dog. thank you very much in advance. jack
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Schnauzers do not shed. Look into Standard or Giant. However, I have a Giant and you have to be a strong minded person to deal with them. They are very smart and very stubborn. But once you train them to the fact that you are the Alpha they are wonderful and loyal pets.
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