The term “hypoallergenic,” which simply means that a particular dog or breed of dogs (in this case Poodles/Doodles) is less likely to cause allergies. I think it is fairly common knowledge that the English prefix “hypo” means “less than” or “under.” for example....Hypothermia is when someone is extremely cold due to a less than normal body temperature.  People with hypoglycemia have low blood sugar.  Hypoxia is a person who has less than a normal amount of oxygen reaching their tissue. So, regarding the term “hypoallergenic,” we are quick to tell people that no dog is non-allergenic, and they should interact with a pup to see if their allergies respond negatively.

Originally used in 1953 to describe cosmetics that were less likely to cause allergic reactions, the term “hypoallergenic” is still used in the cosmetics world, and is used for dogs that are less likely to cause allergic reactions. It has been repeatedly demonstrated that low-shedding or non-shedding breeds are less likely to cause allergic reactions. Again, this is different than saying non-allergenic. It’s impossible to make a 100% foolproof promise, because some people are allergic to dog saliva. Or they’re allergic to grass, and when their Doodle plays in the grass, then comes inside they have a reaction.