What does the term 'hypoallergenic dogs' means? According to dictionary, it means a cross breed dog that will be more compatible to a person with allergy. 

This allergic reaction is caused by an allergen found in the dog’s dander or saliva which is a kind of protein.

Dogs do drip saliva and shed their hair. The allergen will then be released into the air and will cause some reactions for the human.

Hypoallergenic dogs are different from breed to breed, depending on the sizes and also how much allergen they produce.

A person might be compatible to one of the kind of hypoallergenic dogs but not all. So sometimes, it might be better to get a normal dog then hypoallergenic dogs.

The owner must test it out and see the compatibility of his condition to the dog.

Dogs that bark a lot will give out more allergen as when they bark, more saliva will be dispersed into the air, thus getting a dog that is quieter will be better. 

A hairless dog is normally a hypoallergenic dog, which will shed less hair, thus lessening the effect on the allergy condition of the owner.

You can consider getting a smaller dog as it has less body area to shed its hair and produces lesser waste as in saliva production or even fecal matters or urine.

How can we lower the allergen level if we already have a dog of some kind?

Experts say that regular bathing of the animal can help by cleaning up the saliva and removing the loose hair.

Clean the house and the pet's house up regularly will also help. You may even add an air purifier or an air filter in the house to help purify the air.

You could also consider getting a hypoallergenic dog that is compatible to your condition.

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