Best Cat Breeds for People With Allergies

Balinese

Except for its longer coat and fuller plume tail, the Balinese is essentially indistinguishable from the Siamese.

The breed is recognized for having low-shedders and only requires weekly brushing, despite the length of its coat. 

The Cornish Rex's short, wavy coat has led some to believe it does not shed as much dander as other types of cats. 

Cornish Rex

Unlike other breeds of cats, Rex have no outer coat and a delicate undercoat instead. Intelligent and lively, these felines also enjoy being the focus of attention.

Some say the Devon Rex is as good a choice as the Cornish Rex for allergy sufferers.

Devon Rex

Its curly coat prevents allergies from spreading as much because it doesn't shed.

The Oriental is a hybrid of the American shorthair, the Abyssinian, and the Siamese. 

Oriental

To further reduce allergens, rubbing them with a moist cloth can help remove dead hair and dander. 

Anecdotally, those with minor cat allergies may find the Russian blue to be an agreeable cat breed. 

Russian Blue

It sheds relatively little and only needs to be brushed once a week because of its silky, glossy coat. 

Even while the Siamese is widely believed to be hypoallergenic, there is currently no hard proof to support this claim.

Siamese

The coat of these inquisitive cats is low-maintenance, requiring only weekly brushing and very little shedding.

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