Sneeze-free Dog Breeds: Allergy Management and Breed Selection for the Allergic Dog Lover (Paperback)

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Product Description

If you or someone you love is one of the ten million Americans who suffer from some sort of pet allergy, you are likely hesitant to get a dog. As much as you long to experience true "puppy love," the itchy eyes, sneezing, and runny nose have put a damper on your dreams. Well, take heart: with the right information and preparation, just about anyone can manage their allergies and find the perfect breed for a sneeze-free life.

Sneeze-Free Dog Breeds is the only book on the market dedicated to giving those with allergies the chance to have a dog as a pet. It includes information on treating allergies, including at-home remedies and recent medical breakthroughs; ideas for the best places to purchase or adopt a dog; dozens of tips for controlling and managing the home environment; and specific ideas for an allergy management plan. There is also an extensive section of in-depth breed profiles of 21 hypoallergenic dogs, including grooming needs, personality traits, activity levels, health issues, and trainability.

This book covers the full scope of pet-related allergy issues, making it easier for anyone with a love of dogs to find the perfect pet pooch while still managing their allergies.

About the Author

DIANE MORGAN is an ardent supporter of canine rescue and a charter member and Treasurer of Basset Hound Rescue of Old Dominion. She is the award-winning author of many books, including Good Dogkeeping, The Simple Guide to Choosing a Dog, and Feeding Your Dog for Life. She is a college professor of philosophy and literature and resides in Williamsport, Maryland, with seven dogs, two humans, and an uncounted number of goldfish.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: TFH Publications; 1 edition (March 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793805716
• ISBN-13: 978-0793805716
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 6.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #448,755 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Information about Dog Allergies, August 10, 2006

By	JWL (Olney, MD) - See all my reviews

I bought this book because my son is allergic to dogs. Some breeds give him the classic sneezing and itchy eyes. For that reaction, this book seems an interesting resource. Most breeds, however, cause my son to get hives. The hives generally appear where he has been licked by a dog. I had hoped that the subtitle of this book indicated that it might prove useful regarding that allergic reaction as well. Unfortunately, saliva is only mentioned twice in the book. One of the references (on page 44) is particularly ominous, but it does not clearly state whether any breeds cause less issues than others. Due to their coat type, some breeds do not clean themselves as much as others, and I wonder if that might make a difference? Also, some breeds just do not lick people as much as other breeds do. That might also be useful information. Overall, this book was a worthwhile purchase. It just did not cover one specific topic about which I had hoped to gather more information.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book On This Subject, May 12, 2006

By	70's Girl "Born to Talk" (Far From My Hometown) - See all my reviews

My daughter is an animal lover, but recently found out that she is allergic to cats and dogs. Fortunately, these are her only allergies, but our cat does cause her to have rhinitis. She would really love to have a dog in spite of this. The allergist told us there were no hypoallergenic dogs, but this author does offer a different point of view.

This book is attractive, concise and gave me lots of ideas for how I can make owning animals a better experience for my animal loving (but allergic) daughter. My first step has been to remove the curtains from her room. This book makes the steps seem possible, not overwhelming.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Now I Want A Poodle, August 20, 2008

By	Rae (Cincinnati, Ohio) - See all my reviews

Sneeze-Free Dog Breeds does an excellent job of describing how to keep your home as dander free as possible. The section describing each breed is thorough and easy to understand. The part on allergy medications is out of date; some drugs listed as prescription only are now available over the counter.