10 Cat Breeds That Shed the Least

Have you given up on your hopes of being a cat owner because you’re allergic to cat’s hair and cat’s hair can be difficult to handle? Here is good news for you, there are cat breeds that don’t really shed that much if at all. Hence, abandoning your dream of owning a cat may not be necessary.

Naturally, cats shed hair/fur for different reasons, especially environmental and biological factors. But if you’re the type that can’t endure itchy eyes and sneezing just to have a cat, cat breeds that shed very little will cause a less allergic reaction for you. Here is a review of 10 cat breeds that shed the least that you should consider as pets:

1. Sphynx Cat Breed: This is an almost hairless cat breed, and guess what? No hair means no shedding! Rather than having fur, the Sphynx cats only have some peach fuzz on their bodies around the ears and noses.
   
   
2. Oriental Shorthair Cat Breed: This is a slender and beautiful cat with short hair. This breed does shed but shed less hair fur. This means you’ll battle with less dander compared to cat breeds with longer fur.
   
   
3. Siamese Cat Breed: This is also a sleek and beautiful cat breed with short hair. Expect less shedding and less dander around your house when you keep a Siamese cat as a pet. 
   
   
4. Russian Blue Cat Breed: The Russian Blue cat is very beautiful and comes in impressive colours like blue or deep grey. This breed sheds heavily for about two weeks leading into summer and winter. But it sheds minimally for the rest of the year, which is not likely to cause any serious allergic reactions. Nevertheless, with regular brushing during the two weeks of heavy shedding, you can reduce their seasonal shedding.
   
   
5. Abyssinian Breed: Similar to the Russian Blue breed, the Abyssinian breed has a sleek and short coat that would shed heavily just twice a year as the weather changes during winter and summer but will shed minimally for the rest of the year.
   
   
6. Cornish Rex Breed: Like the Sphynx breed, this breed also has a unique look with sparse coat and no guard fur. With no guard fur, expect very minimal shedding!
   
   
7. Devon Rex Breed: This is another cat breed without guard fur. It has sparse, curly coats that shed less than most other cat breeds. 
   
   
8. Korat Breed: The Korat breed has a short coat and a single layer of hair, which makes it one of the cat breeds that shed the least. It sheds its fur after the winter season. The short coat means it can’t affect people allergic to cat hairs.
   
   
9. Ocicat Breed: This breed maintains the physical attributes of its parent breeds – the Abyssinian breed and the Siamese breed, which is seasonal shedding. It has very short fur, which means it doesn’t shed much. You’ll enjoy the Ocicat breed because you’ll spend less time grooming this stunning feline.
   
   
10. Tonkinese Breed: This breed has short hair and is hypoallergenic. It sheds minimally and therefore requires minimal care like occasional washing and brushing.

Conclusion

If you’re allergic to cat’s hair or dislikes the sight of a cat’s hair sticking around your lap or home, you can choose from any of the cat breeds above as a pet and you’ll no longer be battling with cat hair in your home. These cat breeds require less maintenance and grooming. Brushing them once or twice a week with a quality brush is enough.