Are Half Chihuahua Half Terrier Dogs Good For People With Allergies?
March 1, 2010 by admin
Filed under Allergy Questions
Are they good with people who generally have allergies to dogs and do they commonly have problems with getting alot of flees?
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Doubtful, chis & terriers both shed & have dander & can have skin problems – things that allergic ppl can’t take. However it does depend on the person & the dog. Any dog can get fleas if fleas are around, there are no breeds that attract fleas.
“Terrier”
Describes a wide range of dogs, with very different coats.
Which breed of terrier are you speaking of?
Typically, no mutts unless both the breeds involved were deemed to be “better” for allergy sufferers, are good for allergies.
A chihuahua is definitely not a low shedding dog. And I will assume JRT for the terrier portion, which is also not a low shed dog.
Fleas is not an issue of the breed rather an issue of contact with other dogs, cleanliness, and area you live in.
It depends. Does the dog have long hair, or short hair?
Also: How much do they lick their fur? Most of the time, the allergy is caused by pet dander OR a protein in the dogs saliva.
Long hair dogs tend to shed more, and since their fur is higher maintainance, they tend to lick it more, too. The dried saliva stays on the shredded hair, and starts to “Chip” into small particles that will set you off. These particles are circulated around the house as people walk through it, through the vents, etc.
Also, dogs with long fur are a bit difficult to bathe, and dander tends to build up on them more. Bathing daily is a must.
Short hair dogs, while not totally hypoallergenic, tend not to set people off as bad. They still lick their fur and they still have dander, but usually not as much as long hair dogs.
Wood floors are also preferable. Carpet traps pet dander and hair, which is released into the air as people step on it. Vacuuming daily is a MUST with carpets. With wood floors, you may be able to get buy with vacuuming once a week.
Avoid leaving them outside for extended periods, as their fur may trap additional allergens, such as pollen. If you’re already having problems with dog allergies, the pollen will make it worst.
Take a benadryl if your allergies are giving you trouble. Take 2 pills only if your allergies are really bothering you.
So in other words, Bathe your dogs, vacuum regularly, don’t leave them outside too long, and take medicine when your allergies are bothering you.
If you bathe them regularly and use advantix (as directed by a vet), fleas should be a non-issue. Advantix prevents fleas, ticks and mosquitoes from plaguing your dog.
I’m pretty sure I don’t need to say this, but vaccinate them regularly. If you suspect a reaction to a vaccine (Dog rubbing itself everywhere, rubbing face with paws, swollen eyes, pale gums, and vomiting), bring him to the vet IMMEDIATELY. Even if you use an epipen you should still hurry him to a vet. Be sure to tell him you used an epipen if you did.
May any pet you decide to get live long and stay healthy,
Ben
No that would not be a good cross for people with allergies. All dogs can get fleas, depends if you the owner do well to prevent fleas. Cross breeds are not generally good for allergies because there is no guarantee that they will have the right hair. I have heard that West Highland Terriers, Poodles and Wheaten Terriers are good for people who have allergies, but you should research any breed before adding it to your home.
Depends on how bad the allergies are. You can get a shampoo that will help. I have a Chi full and an asthmatic daughter allergic to dog dander and cat. She never reacts to my Chi, or my Dane for that matter. I have read that if you have small allergens around some one who is allergic can help them build up an immunity.
The best dogs to have are Poodles and any other known not to shed. dog allergies are caused by dander. So if you wash them and keep their skin healthy and Hair from shedding that will help in any case. This works for short coat, not as well for long. By short I mean Chihuahua boxer dane… Not Lab or rotie.
People who are allergic to dogs are allergic to the dog dander. All dogs have skin so all dogs have dander. The more a dog sheds hair the more loose dander it will produce. Dogs fed poor diets will have dry skin and produce more dander. All dogs are subject to cause allergic reactions. Well fed, dogs with continual hair growth will produce less allergic reactions. So get a dog that has to be clips and groomed, feed it a good diet for its skin coat and take your allergy shots.
Terriers shed, chihuahua shed. So the answer to your question is NO.
The flea question would depend on how well the owner, keeps the dog, the house, the yard and the car flea free.
Different people are allergic to different dogs. A mixed breed could have any kind of coat so it isn’t really a good idea to get one unless you spend a lot of time with it first to make sure it doesn’t cause a reaction.
having a flea problem is mainly due to not protecting your animal and in turn you are the problem not the breed of dog. Sorry.Also Allergies depend on dander, or hair type ask your doctor
No dog is good for people who are allergic to gogs, and all dogs can get fleas if you don’t take proper precautions to prevent them from getting them.
neither dogs are hypoallergenic. So alleriges would still be there and dogs get fleas when they are around other dogs with fleas or outside where there are fleas.