From the article: Possibly Hypoallergenic Cat Breeds
Several breeds of cats are said to be 'hypoallergenic,' including the Rex breeds, the Sphynx cat, and the Siberian breed. Cat owners have also claimed that certain other breeds of cats do not trigger their allergic symptoms.
Do you own a breed of cat that you consider to be hypoallergenic? Here is your chance to tell other cat lovers. Please be specific; do not ask questions here, nor reply to other users' stories. Think of this as your opportunity to write a "mini-article" about your cat breed of choice, as related to your allergies Share your story
Maine-Coon!
- I know the first thing people w/allergies to cats look for is short short hair as I usually did. Yet despite all of the precautions like not letting my cats sleep or even enter my bedroom, hepa filters, vaccuming frequently etc.I still suffered from my feline friends.Until one day a stray Maine Coon just wandered into my back yard and into my heart as well.At first I didn't think I could keep her bcuz her hair was so thick and long but after some time I realized that I had less of an adverse reaction to her than to my short hair domestic! When I informed my vet of this she wasn't surprised at all! She even advised that I should only have med to long hairs bcuz the dander gets trapped down into the fur thus less on me/floors.In fact I get migraines/severe allergies if I am around a short haired cat for any length of time. My husband has asthma and even he can handle the long hair better.My advice when cat shopping hold a lot of cats and let your body decide.
- —KristinSuzanne23
Turkish Angora is Hypoallergenic for me
- I have severe allergies and asthma. Have always loved cats and suffered with the consequences till one day we went to a pet show to look at a hairless cat. Instead we found the Turkish Angora. He came home with us with the understanding that if I reacted violently we could bring him back. The reverse happened. This cat is my best friend. He sleeps with me and loves to be near my face. I have no reactions to him or his newly adopted sister. I am so happy to have found this breed. They are both highly intelligent and lovable. They do shed, but it is worth the vacuuming not to have any reactions and to be able to have a loving friend.
- —Guest selina
My Manx doesn't cause allergies!
- I gave in and got a cat, even though I am allergic. My Manx doesn't cause my allergies to act up. I have had him for 4 months now. I have started looking this week to get him a little friend, and every time I leave the cat adoption place, I have allergies acting up! I need to find another Manx!
- —Guest Erin
breeds non allergic
- I had 2 indoor cats for 12 years and had to get rid of one because I became allergic and now we got a Flame point blue lynx Tea cup doll face and I am not allergic to him like some other cats I am so happy to be able to love him and cuddle so breed does matterr
- —Guest linadrasse
Manx is hypoallergenic for me
- Hi I have had many cats in my lifetime & dearly love them. But I could never have an indoor cat until I got a Manx. I have my 2nd Manx & I have been around other Manx without any problems. I have tons of allergies & also have asthma (occasionally). I just know it is something in the breed. I am so happy to have found this out as I love them so much. I hope this will help any other cat lover out.
- —Jaxw
