first of all, are collies allergenic, cause I know the germans are …so therefore if you have info for the latter german short hiaired puppies, please advise. I think the mix may produce allergies…??
Yes!!!!! Both breeds can cause allergies!! All dogs can cause allergies. I asked a similar question a few months ago as i was recommended to get a Labradoodle, as my son has chronic allergies. I got great advice from Y/A and took it all on board, regarding allergies to Dander, pet hair etc. There is no such thing as an anti-allergenic dog. No matter what you’re told. I researched the Labradoodle intensively after being on here and found the Australian Labradoodle, which has been developed especially by Blind dogs Australia, to help with Blind allergy sufferers. After 30 yrs of crossing 9 dog species to develope this ‘breed’ they still only have a 70% success rate and they cost £2500 a pup in uk. This has unfortunatley led to breeders crossing pure labs and poddles claiming the title, which is not what the Aussies have done, and has caused massive intake of the ‘Labradoodle’ being sent to pounds across the Uk for re-homing due to allergy reaction. I fostered a cocker spaniel from the dogs trust, and my son didnt react, so he is now with us permanently. He still wheezes and sneezes around family members labs and can’t tolerate cats. Can’t explain it myself, but that’s how it goes. If someone in your family suffers from allergies, look at fostering, or accept a dog may not be for you. Please dont contribute to the number of dogs needing put down or re-homed by buying a designer muttley. If your home cant tolerate dogs, it cant tolerate dogs.
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2009 Oct 14
No dog breed is hypoallergenic. Some, like poodles, are less prone to causing allergies than others. Collies have long thick coats and shed like crazy so I would not call them hypoallergenic.
No responsible breeder would ever ever breed two breeds together. PERIOD
Best place to look for mixed breed dogs:
http://www.petfinder.com/
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2009 Oct 14
Yes!!!!! Both breeds can cause allergies!! All dogs can cause allergies. I asked a similar question a few months ago as i was recommended to get a Labradoodle, as my son has chronic allergies. I got great advice from Y/A and took it all on board, regarding allergies to Dander, pet hair etc. There is no such thing as an anti-allergenic dog. No matter what you’re told. I researched the Labradoodle intensively after being on here and found the Australian Labradoodle, which has been developed especially by Blind dogs Australia, to help with Blind allergy sufferers. After 30 yrs of crossing 9 dog species to develope this ‘breed’ they still only have a 70% success rate and they cost £2500 a pup in uk. This has unfortunatley led to breeders crossing pure labs and poddles claiming the title, which is not what the Aussies have done, and has caused massive intake of the ‘Labradoodle’ being sent to pounds across the Uk for re-homing due to allergy reaction. I fostered a cocker spaniel from the dogs trust, and my son didnt react, so he is now with us permanently. He still wheezes and sneezes around family members labs and can’t tolerate cats. Can’t explain it myself, but that’s how it goes. If someone in your family suffers from allergies, look at fostering, or accept a dog may not be for you. Please dont contribute to the number of dogs needing put down or re-homed by buying a designer muttley. If your home cant tolerate dogs, it cant tolerate dogs.
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2009 Oct 14
I wish I had a a pointer.
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