Hypoallergenic dogs don't have lower household allergen levels than other dogs, study finds

Hypoallergenic dogs don't have lower household allergen levels than other dogs, study finds

ScienceDaily (2011-07-12) -- Contrary to popular belief, so-called hypoallergenic dogs do not have lower household allergen levels than other dogs. That's the conclusion of a study by researchers who sought to evaluate whether hypoallergenic dogs have a lower dog allergen in the home than other dogs. Hypoallergenic dogs are believed to produce less dander and saliva and shed less fur. ... > read full article