Ranking · 10 breeds
Hypoallergenic cat breeds (low-shedding)
In short Low-shedding cat breeds leave less hair and fewer allergens at home — an easier choice for allergy sufferers and tidy owners. Topping the list are short-haired or hairless cats.
How we rated
The lower the “Shedding” score, the higher the position. Less shedding = less allergen in the environment.
1
Don Sphynx
Apartment 5.0
Affection 5.0
Health 3.0
4.0
2
Sphynx
Apartment 5.0
Affection 5.0
Health 3.0
4.0
3
LaPerm
Apartment 5.0
Affection 5.0
Health 4.5
3.5
4
Cornish Rex
Apartment 5.0
Affection 5.0
Health 3.5
3.5
5
Thai Cat
Apartment 5.0
Affection 5.0
Health 3.5
3.5
6
Devon Rex
Apartment 5.0
Affection 5.0
Health 3.0
3.5
7
Oriental Shorthair
Apartment 5.0
Affection 5.0
Health 3.0
3.5
8
Siamese Cat
Apartment 5.0
Affection 5.0
Health 3.0
3.5
9
German Rex
Apartment 5.0
Affection 5.0
Health 4.5
3.0
10
Seychellois Cat
Apartment 5.0
Affection 5.0
Health 4.0
3.0
Don Sphynx
Apartment 5.0
Affection 5.0
Health 3.0
4.0
2
Sphynx
Apartment 5.0
Affection 5.0
Health 3.0
4.0
3
LaPerm
Apartment 5.0
Affection 5.0
Health 4.5
3.5
4
Cornish Rex
Apartment 5.0
Affection 5.0
Health 3.5
3.5
5
Thai Cat
Apartment 5.0
Affection 5.0
Health 3.5
3.5
6
Devon Rex
Apartment 5.0
Affection 5.0
Health 3.0
3.5
7
Oriental Shorthair
Apartment 5.0
Affection 5.0
Health 3.0
3.5
8
Siamese Cat
Apartment 5.0
Affection 5.0
Health 3.0
3.5
9
German Rex
Apartment 5.0
Affection 5.0
Health 4.5
3.0
10
Seychellois Cat
Apartment 5.0
Affection 5.0
Health 4.0
3.0
How the ranking is built
order: Shedding (lower is better) → Apartment → Affection → Health → Drooling → breed · list composition as on the site, order by this rule
FAQ
Are any cats 100% hypoallergenic?
No. The main allergen (Fel d 1) comes from saliva and skin, not just the coat; but low-shedding cats are easier to tolerate.
Which cat breeds are best for allergy sufferers?
Siberian, Balinese, Sphynx, Cornish and Devon Rex — they leave less allergen.
How can I reduce an allergy to a cat I already have?
Regular brushing, wet cleaning, air filters and keeping the cat out of the bedroom noticeably lower the reaction.