In short Cats that barely shed are the easiest to care for: less hair on furniture, fewer hairballs and fewer allergens. A good choice for busy or allergy-prone owners.
How we rated
The lower the “Shedding” score, the higher the ranking.
1
Don Sphynx
Apartment 5.0
Independence 1.5
4.0
2
Sphynx
Apartment 5.0
Independence 1.5
4.0
3
LaPerm
Apartment 5.0
Independence 3.0
3.5
4
Cornish Rex
Apartment 5.0
Independence 2.0
3.5
5
Thai Cat
Apartment 5.0
Independence 2.0
3.5
6
Devon Rex
Apartment 5.0
Independence 1.5
3.5
7
Oriental Shorthair
Apartment 5.0
Independence 1.5
3.5
8
Siamese Cat
Apartment 5.0
Independence 1.5
3.5
9
Asian Tabby Cat
Apartment 5.0
Independence 2.5
3.0
10
Australian Mist
Apartment 5.0
Independence 2.5
3.0
Don Sphynx
Apartment 5.0
Independence 1.5
4.0
2
Sphynx
Apartment 5.0
Independence 1.5
4.0
3
LaPerm
Apartment 5.0
Independence 3.0
3.5
4
Cornish Rex
Apartment 5.0
Independence 2.0
3.5
5
Thai Cat
Apartment 5.0
Independence 2.0
3.5
6
Devon Rex
Apartment 5.0
Independence 1.5
3.5
7
Oriental Shorthair
Apartment 5.0
Independence 1.5
3.5
8
Siamese Cat
Apartment 5.0
Independence 1.5
3.5
9
Asian Tabby Cat
Apartment 5.0
Independence 2.5
3.0
10
Australian Mist
Apartment 5.0
Independence 2.5
3.0
How the ranking is built
order: Shedding (lower is better) → Apartment → Independence → breed · list composition as on the site, order by this rule
FAQ
Which cats barely shed?
Sphynx are almost hairless, Cornish and Devon Rex have short wavy coats, and some short-haired breeds shed very little.
Are there fully hypoallergenic cats?
Fully — no, but breeds with shorter coats and less shedding are usually easier for allergy sufferers to tolerate.
How do you reduce a cat’s shedding?
Regular brushing, a balanced diet and healthy skin noticeably cut the amount of hair around the home.