Contrary to popular opinion, people do not have allergies to dog's hair. People are actually allergic to a protein that is shed from the surface of the dog's skin. When a dog begins shedding, it spreads the protein into the air which in turn causes an allergic reaction to dogs for some people.

So if you are looking for a dog that has low or non-shedding, you should really consider the Labradoodle for your perfect home pet. (If you have Saliva Allergies you will react to any dog.) Labradoodles are becoming increasingly popular because they are the best dog for someone that has allergies but has always wanted the opportunity to own a dog.

Labradoodles are very dependable, lovable, playful, intelligent, and allergy-friendly pets. The breeding of Labradoodles began in Australia sometime in 1988 or 1989. It all started with a woman in Hawaii that was visually impaired. She needed a guide dog, but her husband had severe allergies to dogs.

Upon her request, she began her search for an allergy free, non-shedding dog. Over a two year period she was sent roughly thirty Poodle hairs and saliva samples to test for allergy friendliness on her husband. Unfortunately, none of these samples proved successful.

Upon these unfortunate failures, a man named Wally Conren suggested the Australian Guide Dog Association to cross breed a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle. Finally, approval was granted to cross breed these two quality dog breeds. In the first litter there were only three puppies, and Wally gave them the name we all use today as Labradoodle.

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