Are half chihuahua half terrier dogs good for people with allergies?
It depends. Does the dog have long hair, or short hair? Also: How much do they lick their fur? Most of the time, the allergy is caused by pet dander OR a protein in the dogs saliva. Long hair dogs tend to shed more, and since their fur is higher maintainance, they tend to lick it more, too. The dried saliva stays on the shredded hair, and starts to “Chip” into small particles that will set you off. These particles are circulated around the house as people walk through it, through the vents, etc. Also, dogs with long fur are a bit difficult to bathe, and dander tends to build up on them more. Bathing daily is a must. Short hair dogs, while not totally hypoallergenic, tend not to set people off as bad. They still lick their fur and they still have dander, but usually not as much as long hair dogs. Wood floors are also preferable. Carpet traps pet dander and hair, which is released into the air as people step on it. Vacuuming daily is a MUST with carpets. With wood floors, you may be able
No that would not be a good cross for people with allergies. All dogs can get fleas, depends if you the owner do well to prevent fleas. Cross breeds are not generally good for allergies because there is no guarantee that they will have the right hair. I have heard that West Highland Terriers, Poodles and Wheaten Terriers are good for people who have allergies, but you should research any breed before adding it to your home.
People who are allergic to dogs are allergic to the dog dander. All dogs have skin so all dogs have dander. The more a dog sheds hair the more loose dander it will produce. Dogs fed poor diets will have dry skin and produce more dander. All dogs are subject to cause allergic reactions. Well fed, dogs with continual hair growth will produce less allergic reactions. So get a dog that has to be clips and groomed, feed it a good diet for its skin coat and take your allergy shots. Terriers shed, chihuahua shed. So the answer to your question is NO. The flea question would depend on how well the owner, keeps the dog, the house, the yard and the car flea free.
