17 ‘Hypoallergenic’ Cats to Keep Your Sneezing at Bay

1. Siberian Cat

The Siberian cat, despite its luxurious and fluffy coat, surprisingly produces fewer allergens than many other cat breeds.

2. Bengal Cat

Bengal cats have short, sleek coats that require minimal grooming, which helps reduce the spread of allergens.

3. Sphynx Cat

Famous for being hairless cats, Sphynx cats produce dander but lack cat hair that can spread allergens.

4. Devon Rex

The Devon Rex has short, soft and wavy fur. Because they have less cat hair and groom less frequently, they’re less likely to spread allergens in your home.

5. Cornish Rex

Like the Devon Rex, the Cornish Rex has only a fine undercoat that sheds minimally, reducing the spread of allergens.

6. Oriental Shorthair

Known for their sleek bodies and large ears, Oriental Shorthairs have fine, short coats that require little grooming and naturally produce less Fel d 1.

7. Balinese

Often called the “long-haired Siamese,” Balinese cats look fluffy with their silky coats, but they also produce less of the Fel d 1 protein.

8. Siamese Cat

There’s anecdotal evidence that Siamese cats produce less cat allergens, and their short coats shed less, which prevents allergen spread.

9. Russian Blue

The Russian Blue has a dense, plush coat that traps allergens better, compared to other cat breeds.

10. LaPerm

The LaPerm is a unique breed with curly fur that doesn’t shed as much as other cat breeds, which can reduce the spread of dander.

11. Burmese

Burmese cats have short, fine coats that produce fewer allergens. They are lap cats, known for being super snuggly.

12. Tonkinese

A mix between Siamese and Burmese cats, the Tonkinese has a short coat that’s easy to manage. Again, less grooming means less dander and potentially less allergen spread.

13. Ocicat

Ocicats have a leopard-like pattern that makes them look wilder than they are. Ocicats are domestic cats with short coats that shed minimally.

14. Exotic Shorthair

The Exotic Shorthair has a dense but short coat that requires minimal grooming, which helps reduce allergens.

15. Abyssinian

Abyssinians are sleek, muscular cats with short coats that produce fewer allergens.

16. Peterbald

The Peterbald is another breed of hairless cats, similar to the Sphynx, but they sometimes have a fine layer of fuzz on their bodies. Regular grooming keeps allergens under control.

17. Javanese

The Javanese has a fine, silky coat that doesn’t shed much, reducing the spread of allergens.