You’re a dog lover, but are allergic to them? You want to keep a dog in your house, but a member of your family is allergic to them? Well, these do not necessarily mean that you can’t have a dog. There are some type of dogs breeds that are hypoallergenic, meaning that they are good for allergy sufferers. How hypoallergenic a particular dog is for a particular person may vary with the individual dog and the individual person.

Dogs may leave behind urine, saliva and fecal matter as allergen sources. So small hypoallergenic dog breeds may be the most adequate, since they leave fewer environmental pollutions (hair, saliva, urine etc.) and they can be bathed more easily and more often.

 Here we have chosen for you 5 small hypoallergenic dog breeds:

The Norfolk Terrier



Temperament: Self-Confident, Spirited, Lovable, Happy, Companionable, Fearless 
Height:  9 - 10 in (23 - 25 cm)

The Havanese



Temperament: Companionable, Responsive, Intelligent, Playful, Affectionate,
Gentle Height 8.5 - 11.5 inches

The Bichon Frise


Temperament :Playful, Affectionate, Gentle, Sensitive, Cheerful, Feisty
Height Male: 9–12 inches (23–30 cm),  Female: 9–11 inches (23–28 cm)

West Highland White Terrier



Temperament: Active, Hardy, Alert, Friendly, Independent, Courageous
Height: 14–16 inches (36–41 cm)

The Italian Greyhound



Temperament: Affectionate, Agile, Athletic, Companionable, Intelligent, Mischievous
Height: 13 - 15 inches