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Hypoallergenic Dogs Do Not Exist, Study Says

By: Sara Tan Jul 3rd 2012 12:30PM

Sorry, allergic dog lovers. A new study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology claims that "hypoallergenic" canines had more allergy-causing protein in their fur than did dogs without the label. According to Live Science, the report concluded that "the term 'hypoallergenic' is a misnomer that is not based on evidence." Dog breeds classified as 'hypoallergenic' -- Poodles, Spanish Water Dogs, Labradoodles -- were believed to produce less dander and saliva, and shed less fur. However, researchers at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Mich. found no scientific basis to support this claim. RELATED: Pesty Pets Q and A Researchers tested the theory by measuring ...

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