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I am considering a dog, but my wife is allergic to my friends golden
ret. hair, and her parents have beagle that the hair bothers me a
little being all over you and such. Is there a dog breed that would
be good for both of us. I am looking for a dog in the size range of
about 24 in and 75 lbs. Also with good temperment

Dog allergy is rarely to hair - it's to the dander and such on the dog. And
it sounds like hair on you bothers you outside of an allergy.

That said, the no-shedding or low shedding breeds are less likely to cause
problems in allergic people. These breeds do come with more intensive
grooming requirements. The rule is that you either deal with dog hair on
the floor every day or under the grooming table every six weeks.

Off the top of my head, large breeds (some a little smaller than you
specify) that you could look into include: giant schnauzer, standard
schnauzer, standard poodle, airedale. I'm sure there are more.

The only way to tell if a breed will be a problem for your wife is for her
to spend some time with the dog in an enclosed area. Most breeders will
allow you to do this - they don't want you to make a mistake and have to
return the dog.

The next most important thing (actually equal to the non-shedding part) is
to choose a breed that matches your own life and wants and needs.

Do some research on breeds. Find some that appeal to you and that are non-
or low-shedding. Then talk with breeders. Up close and personal. Go to
dog shows. See the dogs and get to put your hands on them. (Back at their
crating areas, not as they are going in and out of the ring)

Judy