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Are Vizsla dogs hypoallergenic?

Big Dog | July 21st, 2010

No, they aren’t. Many would think that shorter-haired dogs are more likely to be hypoallergenic, but this statement is false. What we are actually allergic to is not the fur; they are the proteins found in the saliva and dander. So it is more likely, that those breeds which shed more are more allergenic. But this is not only thing responsible, the protein expression level counts a lot too. So one thing to protect ourselves a bit from allergies is to give a bath more often.
Check out this list of hypoallergenic breeds:

Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise – recommended by AKC to allergy sufferersVizsla
Chinese Crested
Irish Water Spaniel
Kerry Blue Terrier
Maltese
Poodles
Portuguese Water Dog
Schnauzers
Soft Coated
Wheaten Terrier
Xoloitzcuintli

The list is mostly based on the level of dander that the dog produces.