My animal lover daughter is allergic to cats :( - any suggestions for an affectionate diurnal pet?

My animal lover daughter is allergic to cats :( - any suggestions for an affectionate diurnal pet?
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If you're willing to spend a whole bunch of money, there are hypoallergenic cats. http://www.allerca.com/. Alternately, some small dogs, like the bichon frise are hypoallergenic because they have hair instead of fur.
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