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What breed won’t make me sneeze?

Dear Heloise: My kids are asking for a dog, but they both have allergies. What would be a good breed for them? — Karen S., Fort Wayne, Ind.

Allergy-prone kids need a hypoallergenic (less likely to cause an allergic reaction) breed.

What causes the allergies? Dander and shedding, mostly. The symptoms can be itchy, watery eyes, sneezing and rash.

No dog is completely hypoallergenic, but there are breeds that are more hypoallergenic than others: Shih Tzu, Yorkshire terrier, poodle, Maltese and even the hairless Chinese crested.

These dogs (except the Chinese crested) have hair that grows, not fur, and require regular grooming. These need their faces and eyes kept clean, too.

Whichever breed you choose, look online for a rescue group. They are out there. — Heloise

(Heloise is a columnist for King Features Syndicate. Send money-or time-saving hint to P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, Texas 78279-5000, fax it to 210-HELOISE or E-Mail: Heloise@Heloise.com.)

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