I'm more of a dog person than a cat person, so I'm going to answer this question under the assumption that you'll get a dog. Unfortunately, according to Scientific American, no dog or cat is truly "hypoallergenic" though there are breeds whose saliva and proteins won't cause your boyfriend as much trouble as others. You should get a dog that doesn't shed that often, such as a Schnauzer, Terrier or Lhasa Apso. Also, make sure to wash the dog once a week, which will get all those allergens off of their skin.
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