Look, all I know is that poodles aren't a problem and English Setters are. I've gone online and, as with most things medical, everybody has an opinion. It's the dander, no, it's the saliva, no, it allergens that have been tracked in....sheesh! I do miss having a dog around (the house seems sooo empty), so I'll have to do hard work to figure out what I can get away with and what I can't. I appreciate everybody's input.