I am not too bad, I take 1/2 an antihistamine sometimes, but I think my allergies are not just to pet hair, although I have never had a proper test, but experience tells me so. If you can it would be a good idea to go and meet a schnauzer so your DH can test whether he reacts or not. You would be welcome to meet Stanley, but obviously it is quite far away. The schnauzer forum are pretty helpful with that sort of thing too... I have spent more time on there recently getting dog related advice than I have thinking about handbags!