Non-moulting breeds of dog
For those owners who wish to obtain a dog which SUPPOSEDLY does not shed its coat, one of the breeds listed below may be a suitable choice.
It would be advisable for you contact the relevant breed club secretary in advance of obtaining the dog who should be able to provide you with expert advice on that particular breed. Telephone contacts can be obtained from our Customer Services Department on 0870 6066750 or you can click on any of the breeds listed to visit their Breed Standard page where breed club details are listed at the bottom of each page.
- Lhasa Apso
- Intermediate Mexican Hairless
- Miniature Mexican Hairless
- Standard Mexican Hairless
- Miniature Schnauzer
- Standard Poodle
- Toy Poodle
- Miniature Poodle
- Shih Tzu
- Tibetan Terrier
- Bedlington Terrier
- Dandie Dinmont Terrier
- Glen of Imaal Terrier
- Sealyham Terrier
- Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
The following Terrier breeds are reported to moult in small amounts:- Airedale, Australian, Border, Cairn, Cesky, Fox (Wire) , Irish, Kerry Blue, Lakeland, Norfolk, Norwich and Scottish.
Asthmatics and allergy sufferers
If you are asthmatic or have an allergy, you should consult your medical advisor before considering obtaining a dog. Studies have shown that dog hair or dog skin can induce asthma attacks and other related respiratory problems as well as certain allergies, and indeed the advice of Asthma UK is that it is probably better not to have a dog at all.
Further information may be obtained from:
Asthma UK
Providence House
Providence Place
London N1 0NT
Tel:020 7226 2260
email www.asthma.org.uk.
Information Guide - Asthma and your dog
The Kennel Club have produced an information Guide entitled 'Asthma and your dog', click on the picture to the right to view.
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