I get asked whether Maltipoos are hypoallergenic more than almost any other small dog, and I understand why. A Maltese crossed with a Poodle sounds like the safe bet: two low-shedding parents, a soft teddy-bear coat, and a reputation that follows the breed everywhere. The honest answer is messier than the breeders make it sound. … Read more
I spent a week reading breeder pages that sell mixed dog breeds that don’t shed, and here is the part they leave out: with a crossbreed, the coat is a coin toss. A cross between a low-shedding dog and a heavy shedder does not average out to “low shed.” It can land anywhere between the … Read more
I went looking for the most hypoallergenic dog, and I came back with the part the breeders leave off: no dog is truly hypoallergenic. Hypoallergenic is a marketing word. It means a breed that sheds less and is sold as easier on people with allergies. Thintk poodles, bichons, schnauzers, and the doodle crosses. Here is … Read more