Is a Carin Terrier/Toy Poodle good for people with allergies?

I am getting one soon and my sister is allergic to a lot of stuff including dogs. I just want to know because I have heard that Poodles and some Terriers are good for people with allergies. Any info helps me. Thanks! :)

I am not sure about the carin terrier but I know the poodle is. They do not shed so they are good for people with allergies. I would recommend bringing you sister near the dog first or maybe taking it home over night to see how your sister fairs. Most seller/breeder will let you try a dog to see how it fits in your family. If they do not let you do this then I would not get the dog from them because they do not seem to care what happens after it leaves their hands. Best wishes

No dog is hypoallergenic. Even dogs that shed little can still trigger allergies in some sensitive people. Your sister may still have an allergic reaction to this dog. You won't know until she is exposed to it. Keep it out of her room and bathe the dog frequently - every week or two to reduce the dander. Also be sure you can return the dog if you sister has a reaction to it. I'm sorry to say there are no guarantees when it comes to allergies.

The poodle is good, but the Kerry Blue Terrier is the best as it does not shed any hair at all. But if you buy the poodle it does shed hair a little. The Carin Terrier does shed and so can be bad for allergies. The Kerry Blue Terrier is the best as it is well known that people with allergies buy these dogs as they do not shed any hair ever. If the dog you are getting is cross bred between a poodle and carin terrier than it will shed alot as the carin terrier does shed more than the poodle.

no if it sheds alot

Is this a rescue dog? If not . . .

Please support rescue. NEVER, EVER give a cent to people who are breeding mixed breed dogs. I am not being rude, I am telling you the truth. Regardless of their claims, they are ALL backyard breeders and puppymills, as all they care about is money. They don't care about the thousands of dogs, purebred and mixed, young and old, that are literally dying as they wait for a new home. They also don't care about the health and temperament of the animals that they breed. By buying from these "breeders" you are supporting the puppy mill industry.

http://www.prisonersofgreed.org/
http://www.nopuppymills.com/
http://www.awarenessday.org/
http://www.shihtzu.org/Info/designer_dog...
http://www.shihtzu.org/Info/more_on_desi...

Also, designer mutts are NOT hypoallergenic. One of the reasons they're dumped so often is because they still cause allergies.

ANY dog/cat/rabbit/etc of any breed, mix or age can be found in shelters and breed rescues, as this video will tell you:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emGZBLVJm...

Shelters and rescues, both all-breed and specific-breed rescue, are filled to the brim with designer mutts, and here are just a few of them:

Your local animal shelter
http://www.poomixrescue.com has many dogs marked URGENT because they are in danger of being euthanized
http://www.petfinder.org/
http://www.petharbor.com/
http://www.dogsindanger.com/
http://www.1-800-save-a-pet.com/
http://www.poodleclubofamerica.org/usama...
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=poo...

If you're interested in a dog but live too far away from it, there is the option of having a dog transported to you/near you. Google "dog rescue transportation."

We all have our issues/opinions, and I'm going to give you mine. I'll be repeating much of what has been said by others with my own opinion.

I'm going to make the assumption that your primary interest is in a dog that tends to not cause allergies and is small in size.

1. No dog is 'hypoallergenic." The tendency for allergies is based on your own immune system, and how it reacts to the dog's dander and saliva. Remember, your dog will lick you. It has nothing to do with shedding. With some dogs they produce less dander, or their undercoat seems to effectively control the release of dander.

2. If a dog that sheds bothers you, pick one the sheds only a little. I don't know how much the cairn terrier sheds, but it is hard to get my poodle to shed it's undercoat. I only get the undercoat out with combing the coat, or while bathing.

3. What do you want the dog for? If the dog is to be a companion that sits at your feet or on your lap, you have many options. It sounds as if you are most interested in the cairn or toy poodle.

4. Understand the temperament of the dog, and if you will be happy with its breed specific behaviors.

I chose a poodle for my specific interest. I wanted a retriever that wouldn't cause my families allergies and asthma to flare. There were only 3 breeds that even met the initial requirements, and the poodle was one.

The best thing to do is "interview" the breeds you are interested in. You may react to one breed while not reacting to another breed. With the way our immune systems work, the initial exposure doesn't cause a reaction (sensitizing dose), and the next visit with the dog should bring on the reaction in about 20-30 minutes. Go hold, handle, and get licked by dogs in the breed that interests you, and do it at least twice.

The information about dogs less likely to allergies is based on purebreed dogs. Any dog that has been bred to another breed, it has a different dander and coat than the purebreed. All potential benefits can be lost, or the offspring are more likely to cause allergies than the "hypoallergenic" sire or dam.

You will have people trying to be helpful, and make suggestions about their favorite breed and how you should be fine with the dog. You might be fine, but you must spend time with the dog to see how you will react to it.

The reason I mentioned temperament, is because if the breed inherently does things you can't stand; you won't want to keep it. That wouldn't be fair to the dog or to you.

Yes. And dog pixed with poodle is hypo allergenic. Typically and small white dog is hypo algergenic. THe reason is because they have hair, not fur. Fur is what they are allergic to. Dogs with hair, dont shed, and they dont have any allergies. The only thing, is you do want to groom her more often then not. Because the coat will get stuff in it ect. Of course, puppys always smell good. =) Its just that puppy smell.