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ilovehorses

4/1/2005 6:45:24 PM

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Hey my brother is alergic to dogs but my family really wants one. Wat do i do? we also want a big dog!!!

funnybunny

4/1/2005 8:40:56 PM

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There are a lot of different allergy medicines out there that can take care of this problem. He will need to take it on a regular basis though so it does not disturb him. Using an air purifier for a few hours each day will help, giving the dog a bath or brushing out the loose hair and dander, and taking a medicine such as Claritin, Allegra, or Zyrtec will also help the situation.

tessalicious9

4/2/2005 2:53:53 AM

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Poodles is probally the biggest dog that causes the least allergy problems. They DO, however, need to be groomed very often, since they dont shed their fur. I wpuld reccomend looking into a Poodle at www.dogbreedinfo.com . Also, try www.petfinder.com , and see if you are interested in a homeless poodle. Save a life. "Pet overpopulation isnt the end of the world- Unless you are a dog or cat"

animalluver8

4/2/2005 11:01:20 AM

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Quote tessalicious9:

STANDARD poodle is probably the biggest dog causing the least allergy problems. If you want a big dog, don't go for the mini or toy poodles! (lol) Though I do agree w/ everything else Tess says. Poodles need to be groomed frequently because of their non-shedding coat, so make sure you have a professional groomer in your area if you don'thave any experience in dog grooming.

gbat1stop

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4/2/2005 11:11:36 AM

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Quote funnybunny:

I would never recommend taking any of these meds on a regular basis. Poodles are your best bet but there are no guarantees he will not have a reaction to one. When you find a breed you think will work for the family, make sure that your brother is present when you go to the breeder, make sure he has contact with the dog and see if he has a reaction, I would not recommend purchasing a dog and bringing it home only to find that your brother cannot live with it. You could trade your brother for a dog. (just joking)

tessalicious9

4/2/2005 1:47:23 PM

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AnimalLover- LoL Guess what time it was when I posted that? tessalicious9 Posted 4/2/2005 2:53:53 AM haha. Yes, you are completely correct - Standard Poodles. Gb- That was a great post.

gbat1stop

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4/3/2005 11:42:23 AM

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Thanks Tessa......sometimes I am with the program