Smooth haired/furred cats

[KatyMac]

DH is mildly allergic to fluffy cats - we have had 2 Siamese and 2 Orientals which he hasn't reacted to at all - but my parents moggies were very allergenic

So I thought probably havannas, savannahs and bengals might be possible

Then I read about a bengal that was very fluffy and shedding loads and wondered if I had misunderstood their coats

Lockdown is a bad time to be cat hunting at shelters so does anyone have any advise on breeds I should consider

We don't want a sphinx

Bengals can be pretty fluffy, not quite in the Maine Coon or Persian sense but do tend to have generous coats. Savannahs are a very specialist breed to own, can't really go out unless you have a large cat proofed garden, and are enormous. Remember that both these breeds are pretty close to their wild ancestors!

If you're looking at short, smooth coated breeds and are used to Siamese then how about Burmese - similar coat, similar temperament but not quite as "extreme" as Siamese (both behavior and looks).

But do have another look at shelters. Most do seem to be rehoming to some degree, and would probably be pretty grateful to rehome a cat before kitten season gets in full swing.

I am looking at shelters

I've been looking for rescue and rehome online

They are definitely off the list!!

Unfortunately I am not sure a particular breed of cat is the answer. I was allergic to one of two sister cats. But no reaction to them when we met them as kittens. (Coat changed as they reached maturity?)
Also it’s not about how fluffy they are. Most people are allergic to their dander rather than simply fur.
Adult rescue you can spend some time with before committing to rehoming?
But how bad an allergy? I couldn’t take on a cat knowing I may have to give it up if allergies worsened etc.

It seems to be more of a physical fluff rather than dander we think (& may well be part psychological as my parents house also had many other allergens....incl smoke)

Plus he is on huge medication now vs when we had our first cat

I think sticking with siamese/oriental is safest

I have a Siamese and a Burmese.

My Burmese sheds a lot more and his undercoat seems quite fluffy compared to my Siamese. Feel
Like I spend my life hoovering his fur up.

Saying that my next door neighbour is allergic to my meezer and not the Burmese!

Bengals have very silky soft fur, it’s dense and gets everywhere.

It needs some grooming or when you run your hand down their backs and tails it comes out in drifts.

Confirming that begal and Burmese are definitely no!!

@Wolfiefan let's talk here its fairer was naughty whinging on the other thread

I cant visit breeders really cos a) covid and b) we want an older cat

I set the entire house coughing last week playing with feathers so I have to be sensible

Otherwise I'd already have a bengal as there are so many 1-3 yr old needing new homes (people should do their research before getting kittens)

I have orientals. Their fur is quite short, they don't seem to shed much and I don't think they have particularly dense coats. They're not keen on being outside much when it's cold or wet!

My husband has asthma and we have Ocicats. Shorthaired, gorgeous people orientated cats. You will only find them at breeders though.

I have a lead on a Siamese.....fingers crossed

We’ve just rescued an Arabian Mau from Dubai.
She’s very short haired and hardly moulds. The breed is the ‘moggy’ from UAE.
They’re very friendly, inquisitive and intelligent. Look on Facebook for ‘Cat Rescue Uk’ and there are a lot of individual Arabian rescues posting about Maus.
Look at the success stories too as this gave me the background and info to proceed (and confidence it wasn’t a scam).
But to be clear, they’re not totally hypoallergenic but very few cats are...Bengals def not either!! Most cats have the protein in their saliva.
Maus don’t have the fluffy undercoat.
It’s great tbh!!
I have mild cat allergies which are very bad with a UK moggy (worse with short hairs) but can cope with our Mau!

Moults. Obs not moulds!

Sounds amazing!

Any news OP?

Not yet

I have Ragdolls, which I chose because of their lovely nature, and apparently they are hypoallergenic.

sorry just googled and they are not hypoallergenic! They are just thought to be better because they have no undercoat.

Dont worry @Trinacham I have my newest family member

😍 Super cute. Hope s/he is settling in well.

She is slowly adjusting

Poor baby is on heat! Vets today for vaccines and microchip

But she is cuddly