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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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| December 04, 2008 09:38 PM |
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• Good list of options, even though it was just for dogs.
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December 04, 2008 09:41 PM
My mom has a Lhasa Apso, so maybe I could expose her (the dog, not my mom) to my boyfriend for a while and see what happens. Thanks for the info!
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eliot
December 04, 2008 11:47 PM
I think the Lhasa Apso's hypoallergenicness varies dog to dog. Certain breeders maintain lines that exhibit this genetic characteristic. Being a Lhasa Apso does not guarantee the dog will be hypoallergenic.
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December 04, 2008 10:02 PM
The Obamas are considering just this hypoallergenic pet question as we speak and although it is, in my opinion, an ugly creature, the ancient Incas' Peruvian Hairless Dog is an option. Source(s):
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December 04, 2008 10:18 PM
Yeah, I'm not a huge fan of the way it looks (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brunogirin/67912934/) either. Plus, I think the reason I'd want a dog is to have it be cuddly and cute--unfortunately the cuddly fur is the problem.
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December 04, 2008 10:52 PM
Don't forget about cats. Some good breeds for you might be Balinese or Oriental Shorthari.
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