Hypoallergenic breeds of cats

If someone in your family has an allergy to pets, in particular to cats, and you want to have a fluffy friend, then you should pay attention to hypoallergenic cats. It can not be said that these are cats that do not cause allergies at all, but they produce less substance to which allergy sufferers are so sensitive, and this is different from all other cats. So let's find out which cats do not cause allergies, or cause it to a lesser extent.

Breeds of cats that do not cause allergies

  1. Balinese cat or balinese . Sometimes it is called a long-haired Siamese cat. Although she has a long coat, she is considered hypoallergenic, since she produces less protein that causes allergies.
  2. Oriental short-haired. Cats of this breed are very clean, so the owner will have to carefully and regularly look after her.
  3. Javanese cat or Javanese. Their wool is thin, medium-length, without undercoat, therefore this cat excretes allergens less than ordinary animals.
  4. Devon Rex. The wool of these hypoallergenic cats is shorter than that of the previous three breeds. They are very clean, need regular cleaning of the ears and washing of the paws.
  5. Cornish Rex . The short-haired breed, like the Devon Rex, however requires regular bathing of the cat in order to remove the fat deposits on the wool. Cats of this breed are intelligent, fearless and independent.
  6. Sphinx. These bald cats are also hypoallergenic. Curious, sociable and benevolent, they require careful care of the hair and ears.
  7. Siberian cat. The wool is medium in length, however, like Balinese, it releases less allergens, so it is popular with allergy sufferers.
  8. Asher. This huge cat with an amazing leopard color was taken out quite recently. Its creators claim that cats of this breed do not cause allergies at all, but there is no scientific confirmation of this.

If you have already chosen for yourself one of the representatives of hypoallergenic breeds of cats, you should remember a few rules that will help get on an allergic and cat. To bathe the pet should be at least 2-3 times a week. Clean the litter and wash the cat's toys every week. And, of course, after playing with the cat, you should definitely wash your face and hands.