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Allergies and Shedding

More and more people are developing allergies these days due to increased allergens in the world we live in. Approximately 15% of these are pet allergies. The animal's dander (not the hair itself) is normally what causes the allergic reaction.

Typically dogs with non-shedding coats are recommended for people who suffer with allergies. This is where the breeding of the poodle with the labrador comes in, since the poodle features a non-shedding coat. The idea in breeding the two is to develop a dog with low allergens, and little to no shedding. Many Labradoodles have been found to not cause allergy sufferers a reaction. Again being exposed to the dog, as each Labradoodle will have a different coat, is the best way to find out if you're allergic to them or not.

The only breed that won't shed any hair would be a hairless one. Shedding for the dog is the same as humans loosing hair, it allows new growth to come in. The difference being humans loose a little hair daily, where many dog breeds shed their fur seasonally.

Rochelle Sundholm of Spring Creek Labradoodles wrote a very good article about the Labradoodle coat and how to choose what's best for you. To view article click here

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