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 Do Soft Coated Wheatens shed?
       Are they hypo-allergenic?         

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All dogs shed, but the Wheaten is a single-coated dog and generally sheds very little. So they are considered, "NON-SHEDDING."  Because Wheaties do not seasonally "blow" their coat as do many other breeds.
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Wheatens often appear on lists of dogs which are good for people with allergies, and this is partially true because of their non-shedding coat. However, many allergies result from exposure to dog's dander, saliva, or natural oils rather than hair and Wheaties produce all of these. Each person's allergies are different so a person who suffers from allergies. Generally Soft Coated Wheatens are one of the best choices when seeking a hypo-allergenic dog, because of it's non-shedding feature.