dogs with little sheeding

Question
I have grown up with Labs my whole life and want a dog.  Unfortunately my boyfriend is highly allergic to hair (cat or dog), is there a breed that sheds less but is similar in look and temperament to the lab?

Answer
Unfortunately, I am not aware of one that resembles a labrador. There are some, mostly smaller breeds, who are often tolerated well by some people with allergies... but it really depends on the extent of that person's allergies. My husband has severe allergies, and does very well with our miniature schnauzers; they sleep with us.

Here is a site that lists a few "hypoallergenic" breeds: http://www.bigdogboutique.com/ProductCart/pc/hypo_allergenic_dogs.html

Go and visit a breeder for a couple hours before bringing a puppy home; your husband needs to test his allergies against the dogs.

Karen