In fact, scientists found that “hypoallergenic” canines had more allergy-causing protein in their fur than did dogs without the label. And the air in their owners’ homes contained no less of the allergenic protein.
“The term ‘hypoallergenic’ is a misnomer that is not evidence based,” they conclude in their report, published this week in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
About one in five people in Western countries is allergic to dogs. But according to countless Internet pages, aspiring dog owners can get around runny noses and itchy eyes if they choose the right breed. There’s the Poodle, for example, the Spanish Water Dog and the Labradoodle, a mix between a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle.
Source: http://www.health.am/allergies/more/what-hypoallergenic-dog/
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