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This is the saddest article I’ve had to write. Mainly because at 3 years of age, my son was diagnosed with an allergy to dogs and so at the recommendation of the allergist, I decided that I wouldn’t replace my 2 dogs when the time came for them to go. Being a real lover of dogs, this was a heartbreaking decision to make but I realised that for the sake of the dogs and my son, it was the right decision to make. Allergies to dogs are related to either their dander or more commonly to their saliva. Imagine having to tell your dogs 'no licking' when all they want is to say hi and kiss you. Which is why I had to draw the line on getting any other dogs in the future. As it is, I now have to separate the 2 parties – whenever my son goes out to the backyard, the dogs get shut up in the garage. What about those low allergen dogs that people always seem to promote? Yes there are dogs which are less prone to shed dander but all dogs have saliva and if that's the thing that triggers off your allergies then it’s going to be hard to live with even the most 'hypoallegenic' dog breed which doesn’t shed much. After all, dogs lick and nuzzle you as their way of showing affection so it’s not going to be easy to stop that behavior. Having said that, if your allergies are more related to dander and dust mites then you do have alternatives in choosing your dog breeds. These are the more conventional pure breed dogs that are recommended for people with allergies because it is purported that they shed less. However, there are a growing number of what’s commonly termed, 'designer dog breeds' being bred specifically to cater for conditions like allergies eg the Labradoodle (Labrador cross Poodle) was first bred to give the blind with allergies a guide dog which didn't have the problem of shedding as much.

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Even if you choose to get one of these dogs, the following household rules would ease the allergies and would make your life with dogs more bearable :

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I am currently looking for a Chihuahua puppy to purchase online because there are none available in my immediate area of Minnesota. Many Breeders say the will ship the puppy via air through pet shipping services such as "delta pet first" etc...I have read briefly about the conditions the animal will be subjected to, which seem ok, the "pet cabin" is air pressure and Temperature regulated and they seem to be treated with care, and the airline and handlers have to comply with the animal welfare act. The breeders will not ship the puppy until it is 12 weeks of age,to make sure it is healthy and weaned from it's mother.I am stil a bit worried though. There are many breeders in Missouri which would be a short flight away. SO...my question for YOU is: What is your oppinion of putting animals such as dogs (which are so humanlike as opposed to other animals) through an air flight, especially such a SMALL and FRAGILE breed of dog and at such a young age? The breeder recommends visting the vet within 3 days after the flight to get the puppy checked, to make sure the flight did'nt affect it. Have you ever cared for dogs in a similar situation, ever seen any health problems because of flying? ANY information you have on this would be helpful to me as It is what is hindering me from buying a pup at this moment.

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