Is The Wire-Haired Dachshund Hypoallergenic?

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Wire-haired dogs are often recommended for people with allergies but is the wire-haired dachshund hypoallergenic or is it a bad idea to bring such a dog home?

Is The Wire-haired Dachshund Hypoallergenic?

No. There is no hypoallergenic dachshund coat type just as there is no truly hypoallergenic dog breed.

What Exactly Does It Mean For A Dog To Be Hypoallergenic?

This term refers to a dog or a pet that does not trigger any allergies in people that are otherwise allergic to such pets. Unfortunately, 100% hypoallergenic dogs are as real as unicorns – not at all.

A big part of what makes poodles almost hypoallergenic is that they don’t have an undercoat layer and their one layer of hair doesn’t shed that much.

What Makes The Coat Of Wire-haired Dachshunds Less Hypoallergenic Than The Wiry Coat Of Poodles?

Is The Wire-haired Dachshund Hypoallergenic Compared To Most Other Breeds?

Of course, comparing any dog to the poodle in terms of being hypoallergenic is not fair. 

No Doxie is hypoallergenic, unfortunately. Given that they are only moderate shedders, however, and they don’t produce that much dandruff, they are not horrible for people with allergies either. 

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