Any suggestions? Most of the dogs I see under the hypoallergenic catagory a small dogs.
Any suggestions? Most of the dogs I see under the hypoallergenic catagory a small dogs.
greyhounds are typically pretty good dogs for allergy sufferers. However, from my experience they don't like to be out on a run/walk for very long, most likely due to their sprinting nature. There is also a mexican dog called a xolo, that is fairly hideous, but is also hairless and is a decent size. They seem to be very sturdy dogs however.
I have an italian greyhound (mini greyhound), and my wife has mild allergies to dogs. She's doing fine.
I run 4-5 miles, max with my dog, and she likes it. No problems with endurance at all, but I've heard you shouldn't take them on much longer runs.
They're very affectionate, but can be clingy and a little difficult to potty train. You'll want to thoroughly investigate any breeder you buy from.
Women loooove them, too. I can't go out with her without getting stopped by someone asking about the dog. Ah, if only I were a bachelor again.
There was a website I found a few years ago that allowed you to enter what you're looking for in a dog. I happened to enter in the same two reqirements (good runner and hypoallergenic) and it came up with a Giant Schnauzer.
Do you have one? If so any comments?
I have a beagle and she doesnt sneeze much, tho I wouldnt suggest her as a running partner.
A soft-coated wheaten terrier is such a dog. It has hair--not fur--and does not shed. Males will be approx 35-40 lbs, so it is a medium-sized dog. It is not as "barky" as most terriers, though is very playful.
Friends of ours had a female wheaten that ran 3-5 miles several times a week, at a slow pace. I, too, have a female wheaten that runs with me occasionally (though only up to about two miles, then she "shuts down" and won't budge!). Ours is heat sensitive--she hates the sun and heat--though others might not be like that. Though they do not look it, wheatens are (surprisingly) very athletic.
I had a Whippet that enjoyed long runs (10-12 miles), especially off leash (not that thats available to you) where he would course ahead and behind, eventually comming up with a rabbit or squirrel.He was fine on leash too, he clearly enjoyed the hunt though.
I also had a Basenji that liked long runs, he was content on leash and on pace.
I have a soft-coated wheaton terrier as well. My wife and I both have allergies but our dog doesn't bother us at all. My dog used to run with my wife. They would do about 3-4 miles at around 8:30-9:30 pace a few times a week. I tried running with our dog a few times but it never worked, I don't know if she didn't like the faster pace or the fact that I ran at 5:00 in the morning (she likes to sleep in). Unfortunately my dog got attacked by another do a few years ago and now has some back problems so she has to stick to walking these days. But wheatons are one of the best breeds out there.
Try a standard poodle. Intelligent, doesn't shed, and should be able to handle a fair amount of running.
My family has 2 standard poodles. They are both great at running on grass and trails. But after running roughly 2-3 miles on asphalt their paws begin to bleed. It is frustrating because they are very effective at communicating what they want and need at all other times. But when their paws bleed they just slow down rather than stopping like other dogs. [quote]poodle fan wrote:
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A soft-coated wheaten terrier is such a dog. It has hair--not fur--and does not shed. Males will be approx 35-40 lbs, so it is a medium-sized dog. It is not as "barky" as most terriers, though is very playful.
Friends of ours had a female wheaten that ran 3-5 miles several times a week, at a slow pace. I, too, have a female wheaten that runs with me occasionally (though only up to about two miles, then she "shuts down" and won't budge!). Ours is heat sensitive--she hates the sun and heat--though others might not be like that. Though they do not look it, wheatens are (surprisingly) very athletic.
Great suggestion.
Agree with the Italian Greyhound - take mine on runs of up to 6m and they are fine. Wife is also allergic and she handles them just fine.