"Hypoallergenic"

Lets talk about Hypoallergenic dogs. 

It's such a buzz word, and something that is so not real, according to the American Kennel Club (as well as many allergists), Hypoallergenic dogs is just a classification, not a definition.

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/do-hypoallergenic-dog-exist/

When it comes to pet care, it is disheartening to have people get really excited about being able to have a dog or a cat, because they were advertised as "hypoallergenic", when that classification doesn't actually exist. 

As someone who has allergies myself, I am acutely aware of this, that everyone can be allergic to all sorts of different things. Some people are allergic to hair, dander, or saliva when it comes to pets. Others are allergic to other things on them that I can't even think of! But as far as being truly hypoallergenic is concerned, there is no such thing. 

"True Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds Don’t Exist

Although some individual dogs may indeed elicit fewer allergy symptoms than others, studies suggest that there is no specific breed (or mix of breeds) that is truly hypoallergenic.

Dr. Tania Elliott is an allergist and a spokesperson for the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. She explains that “somewhere along the line, the fact that a dog didn’t shed became synonymous with the word hypoallergenic. While some people can be allergic to dog hair, others may be allergic to the dander (skin cells) and even their saliva.”

In 2011 the American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy published a study that found no major differences in the levels of the primary dog allergen, Canis familiaris (Can f 1), in homes with dogs labelled as hypoallergenic compared with those that weren’t. While the study authors state that there is a need for more research to confirm these findings, the results threw a wrench in most allergy sufferers’ plans.

The results of a further study in 2012 actually found low-shedding Poodles had some of the highest levels of Can f 1 present in their coat samples. Surprisingly, Labradors Retrievers, often regarded as a breed more likely to trigger allergies because of their excessive shedding, had significantly lower allergen levels. This study also found no major difference in the amount of Can f 1 found in the air of homes with “hypoallergenic” and other dog breeds."

Please don't be tricked by anyone selling a dog or a cat as "hypoallergenic", there is no such thing sadly. Hope this helps!