If you suffer from allergies, you aren't alone. Fortunately, most of the people  afflicted by some form of allergy can generally find how to enjoy their lives and have pets.

Depending on the seriousness of your allergies, you'll be able to bring a dog into your house so long as you take the time to find the breed that is best for you. Hypo allergenic dogs are explicit breeds that shed less hair and dander than other dogs, and produce less allergens in their spit and pee. You must bear in mind that all breeds carry a certain quantity of allergens, but hypoallergenic dogs carry less. Allergens can become stuck in carpets, on walls, and in bedding and clothing. This is the reason why folks have allergic reactions to their pets. To have pets, these allergens must be removed through frequent house cleaning, designating certain spots in the house for your pets to sleep, and by finding pets that have shorter hair and don't shed their skin cells as regularly.

When searching for a hypo allergenic dog, you must research breeds that have short hair, shed their skin cells ( dander ) every couple of weeks rather then every couple of days, and don't product as much spit. Since allergies can occur at different times during your life, you need to spend a while with the type of dog you are thinking about adopting. Visiting a dog breeder or a buddy who has a dog will give you a better concept of which dog to adopt. You must also think about your current living conditions. If you live in a small house or flat, you may experience more allergy attacks as the dander and hair is restricted to a tiny space.

Adopting a tiny hypo allergenic dog is the most effective way to address this problem. If you live in a bigger home, you should be in a position to purchase a bigger dog. Letting the dog outside to run in the yard or by taking it for frequent walks will also help because your dog will be in a position to shed outside rather than within on your carpeting and bedding. When you bring your new dog home, you need to give it a fortnight for your body to adjust. Your allergies may become worse before they improve, but after a month, you need to see a difference. A hypo allergenic dog does not need any special care unless the breeder has express health recommendation about the breed you are purchasing.

Taking of your house by cleaning regularly and invest in a quality vacuum which will totally clean your carpeting. If at all possible, you need to replace your carpeting with hardwood flooring. This can keep allergens from piling up and causing an allergic reaction attack. Wipe down the walls once every week and try and keep your new pet off your bed. These cares will help reduce allergy attacks and help you have a fun, loving relationship with your dog for a few years to come.

Realize that selecting a hypo allergenic dog is a tough decision; even for President Obama and his family.  They finally selected Bo,  a hypo allergenic Portugese Water Dog that is pictured  to the right.