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Are Labradors hypoallergenic? Do they shed a lot and cause allergies?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Are Labradors hypoallergenic?

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Answered By Christie Long, DVM

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on January 16th, 2017

Labrador Retrievers are not "hypoallergenic," because they do shed their coats seasonally. Crossing Labrador Retrievers with Poodles, creating the "Labradoodle" hybrid, seems to create a Labrador-type dog that doesn't shed, or doesn't shed much, and this is one of the factors that has led to the popularity of this crossbreed. To learn more about Labs, visit PetCoach's breed page: www.petcoach.co/breed/labrador-retriever

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