Are Irish Terriers Hypoallergenic?
Irish Terriers shed lightly, which leaves less loose hair and dander around the house than a heavy shredder deposits, but no dog breed is truly hypoallergenic or allergen-free. The protein that triggers dog allergies comes from dander, saliva and urine, and every dog produces it. Both PetMD and Orvis describe the Irish Terrier as a low shedder, and that matches our experience perfectly. What Hypoallergenic Means for Dog Breeds A low-shedding coat changes how much loose hair and pet dander you have to clean out of a room. If you have notable allergies or health concerns, you should choose a dog breed for you and your family based, in part, on shedding volume and on how your own body reacts. Before you commit, spend time with an Irish Terrier in the home of a breeder or friend who already has one, since a brief meeting outdoors rarely reflects the issues that can occur with a reaction to dander in an enclosed space and close contact.
