Hi Essex Angel  I am sorry I cant help you have you got a new pup

Angel If you buy one try to see both parents if possible. Have you considered a rescue dog?

http://www.pets4homes.co.uk/pe...me.nsf/breedinfo/pug

Whenever I see people out walking them the poor dogs seem to be wheezing

Hi Marg,
I'm thinking of getting one, but I really have to do a lot of research as my son is allergic to most dogs. My mother in law had a Great Dane and now has a Bulldog and my son suffers really bad when we visit.

Thats what I'm worried about.

Hi Angel is your son alergic to the dogs hair as some dogs do molt really bad

Essex, apparently Labradoodles and Bicon Frise are good for people with allergies

I've looked at some rescue centres and there appears to be a waiting list for Pugs, which I can understand as I can't imagine anyone owning one would voluntarily give them up.

They may develop breathing problems, joint problems, or eye problems. They sometimes have difficulties when giving birth (broad head and narrow hips.)
I only said "may".

The pugs I have known have been loyal, loveable and full of character, rather like a pekingese.

My neighbour owns 2 Bicon Frise's, I call them the Kray twins.

What was the dog Obama got? Didn't he get it because his kids have allergies to dog hair?

isn't it a Portuguese Water dog or have I made that up?

That sounds right Pengy. Cute wee thing it is too.

I hate dugs

My niece is a Veterinary nurse and has given a home to two pugs over the last couple of years when the owners wanted a good home for them - the first one was a puppy at the time and the second one she took in a few months ago is also a puppy. The one that is now adult does have the breathing difficulties, as yet the puppy doesn't. Both are very lovable and friendly, get on with the cats she has and no problems if children go to the house.

It's such a shame that breeders over time have helped to create the breathing difficulties they have, I wish humans would stop interfering with nature whether it's for financial gain or not

But they do grow to the size of a Lab.

I think you will find that most short haired dogs cause more allergies than long haired.......They tend to moult more! I think it is the undercoat that causes it......as has already been said a Bichon frise or labradoodle are the best for allergy sufferers . Whatever you decide on I know you will love it.....Dogs are the B******s...

Yeah... he was considering a Cairn Terrier at one point, which surprised us, cos I wasn't aware they were good for people with allergies.