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Hi, I am the parent of a 4 year old Shih Tzu and an 8 month old baby boy. My son has allergy problems and I've heard tales of children with allergy problems getting better after getting a Chihuahua. If anyone has seen this, please let me know.

Thanks,
Karla, Kain & Sebastian

I have not heard of this, but if you do find it to be true, wonderful.

Great picture by the way.
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Chelle and the rest of the crew including, but not limited to Kita and Taiko (the shiba inu wrestle maniacs), Adi (reserved and dignified tabby cat), and all 28 reptiles

>>Hi, I am the parent of a 4 year old Shih Tzu and an 8 month old baby boy. My son has allergy problems and I've heard tales of children with allergy problems getting better after getting a Chihuahua. If anyone has seen this, please let me know.
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>>Thanks,
>>Karla, Kain & Sebastian
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No, that is a myth, and a fast route to a homeless dog. A small dog might trigger allergies less in an allergic person than a large dog would trigger the allergies, but that is a far cry from making the allergies better. I have severe allergies, so this is a familiar subject to me.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series articles at http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=SRC&S=1&SourceID=47