What Cat & Kitten Breeds Are Considered Hypoallergenic?

Devon Rex Striped cat — Note: While the breeds in this collection tend to be Hypoallergenic, individual pets will vary. Please consult the adoption organization for details on a specific pet.

7 Cat Breeds

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Balinese

Balinese cats are smart, playful, and love to be the center of attention. These chatty kitties will keep you entertained with their antics and endless curiosity. While they're affectionate and love to cuddle, they also need plenty of playtime and mental stimulation. Don't be surprised if they find creative ways to keep themselves busy, like exploring every nook and cranny of your home.

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Oriental Shorthair

Energetic, animated, and yes, mischievous, the Oriental Shorthair cat loves the spotlight. They like nothing more than to be the center of attention and will demand owners treat them as such. They crave play and will do anything to get an owner engaged in it, including knocking things over and making their presence known. Social, loyal, and affectionate, they are sensitive and get their feelings hurt easily. They often bond strongly with one person.

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Javanese

Similar to the Balinese cat, the Javanese cat is affectionate and cheerful. They want to be around their owners, chatting to them in an endless stream of cat commentary. Inquisitive, smart, and good communicators, they are responsive and engaging cats who seem to understand every word their owners say. They’re eager learners, making them easy to train. 

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Devon Rex

Devon Rex cats are high-energy, curious creatures. They love being involved in everything and will follow you from room to room, expecting to be part of the action. While not overly vocal, they'll let you know when they want attention. Intelligent and active, they need plenty of playtime and mental stimulation.

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Cornish Rex

Cornish Rex cats are playful, intelligent, and endlessly curious. With their athletic build and boundless energy, they resemble playful kittens well into adulthood. These sociable and affectionate felines thrive on human interaction and often form strong bonds with their owners. Inquisitive by nature, they love to explore every nook and cranny, and their playful antics can be both entertaining and challenging. While known for their gentle and loving demeanor, Cornish Rexes also have a mischievous side, with a penchant for stealing food and climbing to unreachable heights. 

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Sphynx

Lively, alert, and downright naughty sometimes, the Sphynx Cat can perform aerialist feats. They’re devoted to their families and love following humans around, although sometimes it’s for the sole purpose of being nosy. They are curious and love to demand attention, akin to a small toddler. (They don’t like to compete with human toddlers for attention.) Despite looking otherworldly, they are still cats, charming and mysterious to a fault.

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Siberian

Siberians are often seen as the perfect cat: They can be left alone for small periods and can sufficiently entertain themselves as long as they are given the means to do so, and they are super affectionate, enjoy being handled, and love being around people.Adept at problem-solving, they are expressive and use quiet meows, trills, chirps, and a lot of purring to talk to their owners. They’ll meet you at the door when you come home to tell you about their day—and will want to hear about yours.They are fascinated with water, often dropping toys into their water dishes or investigating bathtubs before they’re dry. This is a cat that will want to be near you when you shower, often walking on the edge of the tub to dip a curious paw into the water to play. 

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