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Hypoallergenic Small Dogs Quiz

Allergic to dogs but still want one? Test what you know about the smallest low-allergy breeds.

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  1. Up to what share of Americans are allergic to dogs?

    The right breed can still make dog ownership possible.

  2. What are people actually allergic to?

    No dog is 100 percent allergen-free.

  3. Why do small, low-shedding dogs help allergy sufferers?

    It is a double advantage.

  4. Which breed has no undercoat and dates back over 2,000 years?

    It weighs just 4 to 7 pounds.

  5. What was the Yorkshire Terrier originally bred to do in the 1800s?

    A Yorkie's coat is hair, not fur.

  6. Which breed is Cuba's only native breed?

    It is one of the longest-lived small breeds.

  7. How does a Bichon Frise coat help with allergies?

    Grooming every four to six weeks clears it out.

  8. Which is a good tip for living with a dog and allergies?

    Spend a full afternoon with the breed before deciding.

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