asthma there are some dogs that have hair not fur and they are considered hypoallergenic, portugese waterdogs, poodles, those are dogs that people tend not to be allergic too because they have hair not fur. you know, we are not proposing that everybody rush out and buy -- get an animal -- >> you're going to save your children if you get a couple of dogs and a cat. >> if you are an animal person and enjoy having pets and you're thinking about having children, new family or whatever, i absolutely would think that it would be a great idea to get a dog or cat. >> it's a process, too, because i remember i never had a cat. i have had one for 16, 17 years. but the first year, i was sneezing and wheezing like no tomorrow but i guess you eventually kind of catch up to it. >> i have heard that anecdotally. i have heard people say the same thing they're not allergic anymore. there seems to be something to that. >> okay. how's cubby doing? >> so far, so good. >> come on, buddy. there you go. good boy. >> i got a lick. >> that's good. >> some good information. so when in doubt, maybe a doing is a good thi