Sunday, June 20, 2010

Do whippets have hair or fur?

I found A whippet mix at a local shelter and i really want her, but my sister has asthma, do you think the dog would affect it?



Do whippets have hair or fur?

whippets have fur. hair will continue to grow while fur gets to a certin length and fall out



Do whippets have hair or fur?

Dogs have a coat of hair.



Do whippets have hair or fur?

Whippets have fur. If you want to know whether or not the dog would affect your sisters asthma why not take a trip to the shelter and visit the dog and see if she has a reaction to it.



Do whippets have hair or fur?

I don't think Bad Bill understands your question!



I also don't know for sure if whippets have hair or fur, but I found two websites that list allergy-friendly breeds, and whippets are not on either list:



http://www.i-love-dogs.com/dogsarticles/...



http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/allergy.htm



This would imply that the whippet would not be a good choice for your sister, but the internet is not always the best source of information. See if your sister's doctor can guide you to a better source of information. BTW whippets are great dogs, but they really love laps and being on the furniture, which could be a real problem for your sister.



Do whippets have hair or fur?

Are whippets hypoallergenic?



Shedding and allergic reactions to dogs are not really related. People who are allergic to dogs are sensitive to the dog's dander, not the fur. All dogs shed except for the hairless breeds. Some breeds are promoted as hypo-allergenic and they do seem to cause fewer problems than other breeds. These dogs usually have dense, curly coats that keep the dander, as well as the fur, on the dog until it's brushed out or clipped. Whippets are not considered hypo-allergenic. Since they have short coats, they don't leave wads of hair around the house, but they definitely shed as much as any other dog. This is usually most noticeable in the spring and fall. If you brush your whippet thoroughly once a week, you'll minimize the amount of fur you find around the house.



I also have asthma I have 3 dogs %26amp; I am fine.



But my friend has it %26amp; he is not.



It affects different people

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