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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Sphynx CatApartment 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
SerengetiApartment 4.0Affection 4.0Health 4.03.013
Singapura CatApartment 5.0Affection 4.5Health 3.53.014
Savannah CatApartment 2.5Affection 3.5Health 3.53.015
Mekong BobtailApartment 5.0Affection 4.5Health 4.53.016
OcicatApartment 4.5Affection 4.5Health 3.53.017
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 catApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Health 3.53.024
Australian MistApartment 5.0Affection 4.5Health 4.03.025
Somali CatApartment 4.5Affection 4.5Health 3.02.526
Canaan CatApartment 4.5Affection 4.0Health 4.02.527
Snowshoe CatApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Health 3.52.528
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.