Low-Shedding Cat Breeds
Cat breeds that shed less hair around the home — and why low shedding is not the same as hypoallergenic.
These breeds leave less hair on your sofa, usually because they have short, fine coats, single coats without a dense undercoat, curly coats or no coat at all. Low shedding is not the same as allergy-friendly: cat allergies are caused mainly by a protein in saliva and skin (Fel d 1), not hair itself. See cat breeds for allergy sufferers.
Siamese
Talkative, clever and intensely people-oriented — a cat that wants a relationship.
Bengal
Athletic and wild-looking, with endless energy and a love of water and climbing.
Sphynx
Warm, wrinkly and extroverted — hairless, but definitely not maintenance-free.
Abyssinian
A curious, busy explorer that rarely sits still — and rarely stops investigating.
Russian Blue
Gentle, quiet and loyal — shy with strangers, devoted to its people.
Devon Rex
An elfin, mischievous "pixie" with huge ears and a soft wavy coat.
Cornish Rex
A racy, curly-coated athlete that stays kitten-like for life.
Burmese
A heavy-for-its-size "brick wrapped in silk" that adores people.
Tonkinese
The Siamese–Burmese blend: social, playful and a little less loud.
Oriental Shorthair
A Siamese in hundreds of colors — just as talkative and just as devoted.
Turkish Angora
Graceful, silky and lively — a clever cat that likes to be in charge.
Egyptian Mau
The fastest domestic cat: naturally spotted, loyal and a little shy.
Balinese
A long-haired Siamese: elegant, chatty and devoted.
Savannah
A serval hybrid: tall, spectacular and extremely demanding.
Most affectionateFor apartmentsFor families with kidsCalm & quietFor allergy sufferers