They're basically hypoallergenic unicorns.

Winter means that more people are staying indoors to avoid the cold. What many people may not know is that they can be exposed to indoor allergens that are lurking within their home.

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If your baby is prone to pet allergies, consider some of these highly effective solutions before giving away your pet.

The study authored by Dr. Cole Johnson is the first of its kind. The researchers set out to see whether so-called "hypoallergenic" pups were shedding less Canis familiaris 1 around their homes.