What to say if your House Mom has a pet...

[kddani]

A lot of people aren't into dogs, especially larger ones (i.e. non-lapdog).

I would've been pretty turned off from a house that had a dog. Not only because I am allergic, but because I'm just not a large dog person.

[Splash]

Originally Posted by kddani

A lot of people aren't into dogs, especially larger ones (i.e. non-lapdog).

I would've been pretty turned off from a house that had a dog. Not only because I am allergic, but because I'm just not a large dog person.

This. Now if you had a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel...

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by kddani

A lot of people aren't into dogs, especially larger ones (i.e. non-lapdog).

I would've been pretty turned off from a house that had a dog. Not only because I am allergic, but because I'm just not a large dog person.

Again, this. In fact, having been mauled as a child by a "very sweet, loves kids" standard poodle, and having also been bitten by my brother's Doberman, I would probably do anything I could to keep from getting a bid from that house!

Originally Posted by Drolefille

It is possible to still have an allergic reaction to poodles and other "hypoallergenic" dogs. It's just less likely.

My mother (now I) had a Bichon Frise, one of the top hypoallergenic dogs. At first, I had reactions, but they were mild. Now, I have none. I've learned to say "you're much less likely to have a reaction to him" when people ask about him.

small hijack: Every Pika chapter I knew had a Dalmation; is that just locally, or does every Pika/Pike chapter have one?

[33girl]

Originally Posted by honeychile

Again, this. In fact, having been mauled as a child by a "very sweet, loves kids" standard poodle

Yeah, don't let the foofy haircut fool you. Standard poodles are seriously badass mofos. I don't mean they bite everyone, I mean they are very active, macho dogs.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by honeychile

Again, this. In fact, having been mauled as a child by a "very sweet, loves kids" standard poodle, and having also been bitten by my brother's Doberman, I would probably do anything I could to keep from getting a bid from that house!


My mother (now I) had a Bichon Frise, one of the top hypoallergenic dogs. At first, I had reactions, but they were mild. Now, I have none. I've learned to say "you're much less likely to have a reaction to him" when people ask about him.

small hijack: Every Pika chapter I knew had a Dalmation; is that just locally, or does every Pika/Pike chapter have one?

The Pikes at my school did not have a dalmation but did have a firetruck (which was featured in Tim McGraw's "Down on the Farm" video a gizillion years ago, BTW.