If you are one of those people that love cats but suffer from allergies due to their long hair, the good news is, you won’t be left out, as there are a few cat breeds that you too can have the pleasure of keeping in your home and enjoying their company. Although they are laden with wrinkles and may look funny, these felines make just as good a four-legged friend, like any other.
Below are some of the various breeds that you can adopt and not be worried about sneezing constantly.
The Sphynx
A very popular choice for most allergy sufferers is the Sphynx. These are some of the most sociable felines on the planet and are also known as the Canadian Hairless Cat. Originally bred in Canada, Ontario in the ’60s, they were a result of a genetic mutation but turned out to be one of the most lovable moggies and as such, continued to be housed by many pet owners.
In terms of their personality, make sure you have enough energy for them, as they often demand attention and won’t stop till they get some. They are good with people, both familiar and unfamiliar and like to be picked up and held close to anyone.
They are medium-sized animal with no hair and their covering looks like skin. Their tails are thin and pointy, almost like a whip, and their eyes range in different colours from yellow orange to blue or green. The only area on their bodies that have slight hair is on their feet. As with all animals, it is always recommended to get them checked at the vet, as they are known for their heart problems. Click here to read more on this.
Besides that, make sure you bathe them in warm soapy water and only use pet shampoo, as they do have delicate skin.
The Bambino
A cross between the Munchkin and the Sphynx, the bambino is shorter than its predecessors and has pointy ears, and of course, is a hairless cat. Some relatives of this feline do have fur on their bodies but not as much as other regular ones. these two are adorable and friendly creatures that most families can keep inside their homes.
Because they are a cross between the dominant breeds and the recessive ones, they are known as a “mutation breed”. Because of this, they have dwarfed limbs, as well as go through skin problems such as either dry or oily skin and dirt sticking to their coat which could lead to them getting unfavourable skin conditions quickly. The recommendation is to avoid giving them frequent baths and instead stick to once a week.
Research is being done to figure out what other health conditions they could have, although till now the one common sighting has been them suffering from a condition known as “lordosis”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lordosis which is characterized by an abnormal spine or curvature of the spine. Knowing this, pet owners need to treat them gently and not be too rough when picking them up and placing them down.
They are very pet friendly so if you have other cats or dogs in the house, they will most likely get along with them fine. As they don’t shed their fur, they are the ideal companions to have for allergy sufferers.
The Dwelf
Perhaps one of the cutest looking hairless felines is the Dwelf. Wondering about the name? well, this combination of the American curl, Munchkin and Phynx is titled appropriately due to the way it looks, which is a mix between an ‘elf’ and a ‘dwarf’. It is a short cat with curly ears.
They are known for their playfulness and friendly nature and is the best hypoallergic cat breed anyone can have the pleasure of keeping. They are also very smart felines and like to be challenged with mentally stimulating toys and games.
Not to mention they do love a bit of attention. They do have slight peach-fuzz which just adds to the cuteness. They can be expensive kitten to keep so make sure you want them, firstly, and secondly that you have the capabilities of looking after them and not letting them wander the streets with other stray cats.
They are bred throughout the world so the likelihood of adopting one is high. However, always make sure you get them from a responsible and trustworthy breeder and that they have their vaccinations and jabs all intact. Doing some personal research about any of the above cats is highly advisable, in terms of how to care for them, what they eat, their personalities, characteristics, health conditions and more.
Other Options of Hairless Hypo-Allergic Cats
Besides the three mentioned above, there are also other four-legged companions one can keep and these include the Donskoy which is also called the Russian hairless, Lykoi sometimes known as the werewolf cat, the Minskin, Sphynx Hybrids such as the “sphynxiebob”, Peterbald and Ukrainian Levkoy.
Albeit their funny looks, these are all playful friendly and some of the most intelligent cats that also have the added advantage of having the best personalities of most felines and are not stand-offish but rather love having people around them and getting as much attention as they can. If you have children in the home, they can be the best play buddies to keep.
Because not all of them are thoroughly researched yet, it is recommended to visit the vet regularly to get them checked both internally and externally to make sure you’re looking after them correctly and they (as well as you) are happy and healthy.
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