8 hypoallergenic cats for people with allergies

This elegant breed of cats was named after the graceful dancers of Bali but actually originated in the United States after a spontaneous genetic variant of Siamese cats resulted in kittens with long hair. Unlike most longhaired cats with two or three layers of fur, Balinese cats have only one coat of their lush, silky mane, so it usually doesn’t mat or tangle. What’s more, they are believed to produce less Fel d 1 than most other breeds. They tend to be vocal, alert and affectionate, as well as extremely intelligent. The closely related Javanese cat also seems to trigger less of an allergic response.