What's even more interesting is that a few breeds of cats are said to be hypoallergenic. These include Sphynx cats who have very fine, sparse hair, and the Rex breeds, who have fine, wavy hair, which does not trap dander the way thicker-coated cats do. Another breed, the Siberian, also is rumored to be hypoallergenic because it supposedly lacks the Feld1 protein in cats' saliva which becomes dander after a cat grooms its coat.
Although all these claims are anecdotal, and there are no studies I am aware of, it would be well worth your time to find special shows for these breeds. If all goes well, later on you might want to visit larger all-breed shows, to compare other breeds of cats. Again, use your usual medications prior to your visit, and if you feel allergy symptoms coming on, leave the building at once.
If everything has gone well so far, now would probably be a good time to start reading my tutorial, Before you Get Your First Cat
