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.
Rankings:For apartmentsFor kidsFor beginnersMost affectionateQuietestHypoallergenicНайактивнішіSmartestНайбільшіНайменшіДовгожителіНайздоровішіНайспокійнішіДружні до собак
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SphynxApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Health 3.04.02
Don SphynxApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Health 3.04.03
LaPermApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Health 4.53.54
Thai CatApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Health 3.53.55
Siamese CatApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Health 3.03.56
Oriental ShorthairApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Health 3.03.57
Cornish RexApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Health 3.53.58
Devon RexApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Health 3.03.59
Seychellois CatApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Health 4.03.010
Balinese CatApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Health 3.53.011
Tonkinese CatApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Health 3.53.012
SavannahApartment 2.5Affection 3.5Health 3.53.013
Serengeti CatApartment 4.0Affection 4.0Health 4.03.014
Singapura CatApartment 5.0Affection 4.5Health 3.53.015
OcicatApartment 4.5Affection 4.5Health 3.53.016
Mekong BobtailApartment 5.0Affection 4.5Health 4.53.017
KoratApartment 5.0Affection 4.5Health 4.03.018
Havana BrownApartment 5.0Affection 4.5Health 3.53.019
German RexApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Health 4.53.020
Burmese CatApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Health 3.03.021
Bengal CatApartment 3.5Affection 3.5Health 3.53.022
Asian Tabby CatApartment 5.0Affection 4.5Health 3.53.023
Bombay СatApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Health 3.53.024
Australian MistApartment 5.0Affection 4.5Health 4.03.025
SnowshoeApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Health 3.52.526
Somali CatApartment 4.5Affection 4.5Health 3.02.527
Canaan CatApartment 4.5Affection 4.0Health 4.02.528
Japanese BobtailApartment 5.0Affection 4.5Health 4.02.529
Russian Blue CatApartment 5.0Affection 4.0Health 4.52.530
BurmillaApartment 5.0Affection 4.5Health 3.52.5FAQ
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.