Best Cat Breeds for People With Allergies

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Balinese

The Balinese is nearly identical to the Siamese cat breed in most regards, except for its long coat and full plume tail. Despite its coat length, the affectionate and active.

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Cornish Rex

Some people believe the short, wavy coat of the Cornish Rex doesn't tend to shed as much dander as longhaired cats or cats with dense coats.

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Devon Rex

Like the Cornish Rex, some people also recommend the Devon Rex as one of the best cat breeds for people with allergies. Its wavy coat doesn’t tend to shed much,

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Javanese

The Javanese resulted from a cross with a Balinese and colorpoint shorthair, creating a Siamese-like cat with long hair and a wider coat color range.

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Oriental

The Oriental is a cross of several cat breeds, including the American shorthair, Abyssinian, and Siamese. These athletic, playful, and intelligent cats are moderate shedders that require brushing a couple of times a week.

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Oriental Shorthair

The Oriental shorthair sports a coat in many colors and patterns, so this is not an exclusively blue cat breed. However, when the Oriental has a blue coat it is among the most striking looks for this breed.

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Russian Blue

The Russian blue is generally an even-tempered cat breed that anecdotally is good for people with mild cat allergies. Its plush, shimmering coat is somewhat low-shedding and typically only requires weekly brushing.

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Selkirk Rex

While the Cornish Rex and Devon Rex are typically high-energy cats, the Selkirk Rex is much more laidback. But like the other Rex cats, this breed also has a wavy coat that sheds minimally.

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Siamese

When you say “housecat” in the U.S., you're likely talking about an American shorthair. They are extremely common pets in North America,

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Convincingly Cute Sphynx Cats

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