Is it a good idea to get a dog if I have allergies?

Is it a good idea to get a dog if I have allergies?

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Whether or not to get a dog depends on the severity of your allergies. If you're somebody who cannot even touch any dog, it's really not going to happen. However, there are a lot of breeds out there - Labradors, Poodles, Cockapoos, the curly-haired dogs - that don't shed as much. It's really the dander you want to worry about with allergies. There's a lot of dander shampoos. You can also take shots yourself if you're really committed to getting a dog. There's a lot of options for a person who's allergic.