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You could get one of those hairless cats (sphynx cats) but people who have cat Allergies sometimes become immune to their own cats.

The allergies most commonly come from dander, the microscopic dry skin particles that float everywhere However, the dander wouldn't be allergenic if it weren't for the glycoprotein Fel d 1. Fel d 1 comes from glands under the skin, called Sebaceous glands, and therefore is in dander. To a lesser degree, it also comes from the saliva (so it would get on their fur when they clean themselves) and urine.

There are some breeds that have the least of one or more of these allergens. The Rex is a good breed for allergic people because of their very fine coats, which tend not to hold much dander. The Sphynx cat could also work, but not because they have no hair-actually, they do have hair, just a very very fine down which feels almost suede-like when stroked. Sphyx cats produce dander, but if rubbed down frequently, they'll have very little. Another hypoallergenic breed, perhaps the most popular, is the Siberian. The Siberian is believed to produce much less Fel d 1 than other cat breeds. Another theory gives more details, saying that in the Siberian, the skin is well hydrated and does not produce as much dander due to the tight, thick undercoat and oily top coat. I hope this helps, and if you need more details, Google is always there. :)

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