Many children and even adults are highly allergenic to almost everything. If your one of those, you need a hypoallergenic dog breed. According to veterinarians, it is the skin dander that causes the allergic reactions and not the length of the coat. Among the dog breeds that don't shed include Bichon Frise, Toy Poodle, Mini Schnauzer, Shih Tzu and the Maltese Terrier.
