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ABC News August 6, 2026

Hypoallergenic Dogs

Meet Bailey, a special beagle. She and her sister Alfie are the first dogs to be genetically engineered to be hypoallergenic. This means they are less likely to cause allergies in people. Bailey's owner had allergies to dogs when she was growing up, but she has not had any reactions since living with Bailey. Bailey is a happy and healthy dog.

Bailey and Alfie were made using a technology called crisper. This procedure changed a gene in the dogs to make them hypoallergenic. But it is not clear if this will work for all dogs or if it is safe. The researchers are still studying the dogs to see if they have any side effects. If this treatment works, it could help many people who have allergies to dogs.

Some people are worried about the ethics of making dogs hypoallergenic. They think it might make people less likely to adopt stray dogs. But for now, Bailey and Alfie are just happy to be part of their family. They are growing and developing normally, and their owners love them. The future of this treatment is still uncertain, but it could be very helpful for people with allergies.

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