Many years ago when I had allergy testing I received two tests for dogs: poodles and 'other'. I was told by the allergist that poodles have a different 'dander' and are less bothersome to allergies. I did very well with our shi tsu and our miniature schnauzer, a poodle mix and a scotty mix. Although they have to be groomed, they don't shed and they don't make me itch.