Is a domestic short hair cat hypo allergenic?

Answer 1

The prefix 'hypo' in the wordhypoallergic means 'less than normal'. Therefore the word Hypoallergic does not meannonallergic. A hypoallergic cat is less likely than other cats to produce allergic reactions in some people. Remember it is the protein in the saliva that causes the problem dander, but for various reasons the following pedigree cats produce less dander than other pedigree cat breeds...

• Abyssinian=118 This is a shorthaired. The Abyssinian is sweet-tempered, intelligent and described by some as obedient.
  
• Siberian=80 This is a longhaired. Affectionate and fun-loving, Siberians like to 'talk', not by yowling Siamese type, but in chirps of the kind associated with young puma cubs.
  
• Sphynx=139 This doesn't have any hair. The Sphynx is an affectionate cat that enjoys being cuddled.
  
• Selkirk Rex= Has curly shorthair. Interlligent, playful and affectionate. An idea family cat.
  
• Cornish Rex=135Short curly hair. The cornish is Affectionate, highly interliggent and very playful.
  
• Devon Rex=134 very short, fine and wavy hair. Loving and playful, the Devon Rex makes an excellant family pet. Tranquil and home-loving by nature, they are fast runners and agile jumpers and will adapt easliy to an indoor existance, although they love to play outside.