The Most Allergy-Friendly Cat Breeds

Balinese

The only things that make the Balinese different from the Siamese are its long coat and big plume tail.

Even though the breed has a long hair, it is known for not shedding much and only needs to be brushed once a week. 

Cornish Rex's short, wavy coat doesn't shed as much dander as longhaired or densely coated cats.

Cornish Rex

Rex cats don't have a top coat at all; they only have a fine undercoat. Most of the time, these cats are smart, busy, and love to be the center of attention.

Some people say that the Devon Rex is one of the best cat breeds for people with allergies, just like the Cornish Rex.

Devon Rex

Its wavy coat doesn't shed much, which keeps dander and other allergens from spreading around your house. 

The Oriental is a cross between the American shorthair, the Abyssinian, and the Siamese.

Oriental

You can also get rid of dead hair and dander by rubbing them with a wet cloth. This will reduce the number of allergens. 

The Russian blue is usually a calm cat breed that people with weak cat allergies can get along with.

Russian Blue

It has a soft, shiny coat that doesn't shed much and only needs to be brushed once a week, on average. 

The popular Siamese is also said to be a low-allergen cat breed, but there is no scientific proof that this is true.

Siamese

These curious cats have coats that don't shed much and only need to be brushed once a week.

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