nbsp   What breeds are best if I have allergies?
If you have allergies to dogs, you’ll need to narrow your search to breeds that DO NOT shed. You may have heard the term “Hypo-Allergenic” to describe breeds like Bichons and Poodles, but that can often be misleading. In a litter of five Bichons, it is very possible you can be allergic to three of them, but not the other two! If allergies are a concern for you, the best thing you can do is play with a single puppy. Try not to play with more than one because it will be much, much harder to tell which puppy was the one to cause your reaction. Spend 10-15 minutes petting the puppy and letting him/her lick your fingers, then go home. If you’re going to have a reaction, you will know within 24 hours. If you don’t have a reaction, or the symptoms are such that you can ignore them or take something for them, then you’ve found your pup. Otherwise, you’ll need to choose a different puppy, and try again. It can be a time consuming process, but at least you’ll know you’ll be taking home a puppy t
