While there is no such thing as a completely hypoallergenic cat, some breeds produce fewer allergens than others. Here are some of the most popular hypoallergenic cat breeds:
- Balinese
- Siberian
- Oriental Shorthair
- Devon Rex
- Cornish Rex
- Javanese
- Burmese
- Russian Blue
- Bengal
- Sphynx
Its important to note that while some of these breeds shed less or have less hair, making them less likely to spread allergens, others produce lower levels of the proteins that trigger allergies. It's also worth mentioning that male cats have been shown to produce three to five times less Fel d 1 after they’ve been neutered and female cats are known to produce less of the protein than males. Therefore, if you're allergic to cats, it's best to spend time with the cat breed you're interested in before adopting to see if you have an allergic reaction.
