Dog sufferers????????

If your brother ia allergic to saliva I would suggest you don't get one. Maybe you can pet sit for neighbors, or start a dog walking business. I have a friend who is allergic to ANYTHING from a dog, and I need to vacuum and dust like crazy when he comes over and he still needs to take meds and can only stay for a little over 2 hours before his throat starts to close. Perhaps getting Nintendogs on a DS or a stuffed animal would be best for you?