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Photos: Hypoallergenic dog breeds

WTOP Staff

July 10, 2015, 4:45 AM

A Kerry Blue Terrier is a breed that enjoys being part of an active family, according to the AKC. This dog, Torum's Scarf Michael, competed in the 126th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Monday, Feb. 11, 2002 at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)
A Kerry Blue Terrier is a breed that enjoys being part of an active family, according to the AKC. This dog, Torum’s Scarf Michael, competed in the 126th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Monday, Feb. 11, 2002 at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)
AP Photo/Ron Frehm
The AKC says a Maltese, another hypoallergenic breed, has fur that needs to be brushed daily. This Maltese, named Smarty, is seen waiting to compete at the Westminster Kennel Club show in New York, Monday, Feb. 16, 2015. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
The AKC says a Maltese, another hypoallergenic breed, has fur that needs to be brushed daily. This Maltese, named Smarty, is seen waiting to compete at the Westminster Kennel Club show in New York, Monday, Feb. 16, 2015. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
AP Photo/Seth Wenig
Poodles are another good fit for those with allergies. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Lori Logli plays with her toy poodle, Manny, in the benching area at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
AP Photo/Mary Altaffer
Maybe you're looking for a more Presidential -- and allergy-friendly -- pooch. The Obama family pets, Sunny and Bo, are Portuguese Water Dogs, another AKC-recommended breed. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Maybe you’re looking for a more Presidential — and allergy-friendly — pooch. The Obama family pets, Sunny and Bo, are Portuguese Water Dogs, another AKC-recommended breed. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
Schnauzers of all sizes are also good for allergy-sufferers, but do require regular grooming. (AP Photo/Roswell Daily Record, Mark Wilson)
Schnauzers of all sizes are also good for allergy-sufferers, but do require regular grooming.   (AP Photo/Roswell Daily Record, Mark Wilson)
AP Photo/Roswell Daily Record, Mark Wilson
The AKC says a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier needs plenty of exercise, but may not send you reaching for tissues. (Courtesy Animal Planet)
The AKC says a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier needs plenty of exercise, but may not send you reaching for tissues. (Courtesy Animal Planet)
Courtesy Animal Planet
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: Armani, a Mexican hairless dog, waits to compete in the Westminster Dog Show on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)
The AKC says the Xoloitzcuintli, or Mexican hairless dog, comes in three sizes, and may be hairless or coated. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)
Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images
The American Hairless Terrier does well with children, according to the AKC. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)
The AKC says the Lagotto Romagnolo's coat is similar to that of a poodle. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
The AKC says the Lagotto Romagnolo’s coat is similar to that of a poodle. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images
According to the AKC, the Spanish Water Dog requires little grooming for its coat. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
According to the AKC, the Spanish Water Dog requires little grooming for its coat. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images
If you opt for an Afghan Hound, the AKC recommends bathing and brushing twice a week. (AP Photo/Kerstin Joensson)
If you opt for an Afghan Hound, the AKC recommends bathing and brushing twice a week. (AP Photo/Kerstin Joensson)
AP Photo/Kerstin Joensson
The AKC recommends the hairless variety of the Peruvian Inca Orchid for those with allergies. (AP Photo/Kerstin Joensson)
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A Kerry Blue Terrier is a breed that enjoys being part of an active family, according to the AKC. This dog, Torum's Scarf Michael, competed in the 126th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Monday, Feb. 11, 2002 at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)
The AKC says a Maltese, another hypoallergenic breed, has fur that needs to be brushed daily. This Maltese, named Smarty, is seen waiting to compete at the Westminster Kennel Club show in New York, Monday, Feb. 16, 2015. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Poodles are another good fit for those with allergies. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Maybe you're looking for a more Presidential -- and allergy-friendly -- pooch. The Obama family pets, Sunny and Bo, are Portuguese Water Dogs, another AKC-recommended breed. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Schnauzers of all sizes are also good for allergy-sufferers, but do require regular grooming. (AP Photo/Roswell Daily Record, Mark Wilson)
The AKC says a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier needs plenty of exercise, but may not send you reaching for tissues. (Courtesy Animal Planet)
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: Armani, a Mexican hairless dog, waits to compete in the Westminster Dog Show on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)
The AKC says the Lagotto Romagnolo's coat is similar to that of a poodle. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
According to the AKC, the Spanish Water Dog requires little grooming for its coat. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
If you opt for an Afghan Hound, the AKC recommends bathing and brushing twice a week. (AP Photo/Kerstin Joensson)

WASHINGTON — While allergists say no breed is 100 percent allergen-free, the American Kennel Club says certain breeds of dog shed less and may be a good fit for those with allergies.

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