Is the Kerry Blue Terrier a hypoallergenic breed?
The Kerry is a breed with a nonshedding coat, which is why it is one of the most commonly recommended breeds for allergy sufferers. The Kerry sheds its skin (epidermal turnover) about every 21 days–far less often than most other breeds. When a dog’s coat does not shed, less allergens are released in the air, provided that the coat is kept clean and clipped. However, it is important to note that there are some people who are, nonetheless, unable to tolerate these dogs. It has been found, incidentally, that the epidermal turnover is more rapid in breeds that are prone to the various forms of dry and oily seborrhea, including Cocker Spaniels, Springer Spaniels, West Highland White Terriers, Chinese Shar-Pei, Basset Hounds, German Shepherd Dogs, Irish Setters, Afghan Hounds, Doberman Pinschers and Dachshunds. There is no group of dog breeds that one can point to and say “these are hypoallergenic.” People have differing levels of allergy and allergies to different things–sometimes it’s th
