Hypoallergenic dog breeds are those touted as being hypoallergenic; that is, provoking fewer allergic reactions in allergy sufferers.

There are various coat types that are said to produce fewer allergens: single-coated dogs, who do not have a thick undercoat; dogs whose coat continues to grow, like human hair, rather than shedding regularly; and hairless dogs. These breeds usually shed less dander and hair and are, therefore, considered hypoallergenic. However, even hairless dogs can produce enough dander to affect a highly allergic person.

The following dog breeds are often called hypoallergenic:

Single-coated Breeds

Basenji
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frisé
Bolognese
Chinese Crested (powder puff)
Coton de Tulear
Havanese
Irish Water Spaniel
Kerry Blue Terrier
Lowchen
Maltese
Poodles (all sizes)
Poodle hybrids
Portuguese Water Dog
Schnauzer (all sizes)
Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier

Hairless Breeds

American Hairless Terrier
Chinese Crested (hairless)
Mexican Hairless Dog (Xoloitzcuintli)
Peruvian Hairless Dog