{"id":216,"date":"2021-02-27T21:00:38","date_gmt":"2021-02-27T21:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/?p=216"},"modified":"2021-02-27T21:01:16","modified_gmt":"2021-02-27T21:01:16","slug":"are-pugs-hypoallergenic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/are-pugs-hypoallergenic\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Pugs Hypoallergenic? How to Make Them Trigger Allergies Less?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pugs are a very popular breed of dog. In the United Kingdom, the number of pugs registered every year increased until 2017, where it was just under 11,000<\/a>. In the United States, the American Kennel Club reported that the pug is the 28th most registered dog breed<\/a> out of 196. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That really says a lot about how much we love them. And probably one of the reasons is a common belief that pugs are hypoallergenic dogs. As that makes them a great choice of breed for people who have allergies to dog fur. However, how correct is that? Are pugs hypoallergenic dogs?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Worry not. This article will provide you with all the answers you want to know about pugs and allergies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can dogs be hypoallergenic?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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First of all, it is essential to note that no dog breed is completely hypoallergenic. However, those that are considered to be so are the ones that have a non-shedding coat. Dander, similar to dandruff in humans, are the flakes of dead skin cells that also shed off your dog\u2019s body. These cling to the dog\u2019s hair, and when it sheds, the dander on these hairs is mostly implicated in causing allergies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Are pugs hypoallergenic dogs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The short answer to this is no! A hypoallergenic pug is not a thing. Unlike dogs, which are less likely to trigger allergies, pugs shed a lot of fur, and when we are talking about pugs with double coats, they shed even more. This can trigger allergies relatively easily. Pugs and allergies are not a good mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Which dog breeds are hypoallergenic?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As earlier mentioned, no dog breed is 100% hypoallergenic. However, many dog breeds do not shed a lot. These will be a lot less likely to trigger allergies in anyone who has them. The following dog breeds are some of those which are less likely to trigger allergies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Afghan Hound<\/li>
  2. American Hairless Terrier<\/li>
  3. Bichon Frise<\/li>
  4. Chinese Crested<\/li>
  5. Giant Schnauzer<\/li>
  6. Maltese<\/li>
  7. Poodle<\/li>
  8. Portuguese Water Dog<\/li>
  9. Spanish Water Dog<\/li>
  10. Standard Schnauzer<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Suppose you are looking for big hypoallergenic dogs. In that case, breeds like the Afghan Hound, Giant Schnauzer, Poodle, and Portuguese Water Dog are good choices. But as you can see, the pug is not on the list of the most hypoallergenic dogs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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