Hairless cats do have certain health risks and need to be bathed regularly (once a week)
In general I would advise you to not buy a specific breed, as they are more expensive and have more health problems than a general “house car” from the shelter
Sphynx are not hypoallegenic. The allergen isn’t fur, but saliva. Specifically, the Fel d 1 protein (…which is also secreted from the sebaceous glands). If you get a Sphynx because you think they aren’t going to trigger your allergies, you’re gonna have a bad time.
IIRC, the Siberian is supposed to produce less Fel d 1 than most other breeds.
Huh. I used to date a witch (Black Forest Wicca, before someone thinks I misspelled another word) who told me she had one because other cats set off her allergies and it didn’t. It kinda resembled a gremlin from the movie and was a really friendly, affectionate cat if a little weird feeling to pet.
Hairless cats do have certain health risks and need to be bathed regularly (once a week) In general I would advise you to not buy a specific breed, as they are more expensive and have more health problems than a general “house car” from the shelter
keep in mind it does still require regular oil changes
Wow, just think about a home big enough that one needs a ‘house car’.
SCNR.
Yeah, but a lot of people with a hairless cat have one because they want a cat but are allergic. For them a rescue isn’t really an option.
For anyone who doesn’t have a good reason to need a particular breed of dog/cat, get a rescue instead.
Sphynx are not hypoallegenic. The allergen isn’t fur, but saliva. Specifically, the Fel d 1 protein (…which is also secreted from the sebaceous glands). If you get a Sphynx because you think they aren’t going to trigger your allergies, you’re gonna have a bad time.
IIRC, the Siberian is supposed to produce less Fel d 1 than most other breeds.
Huh. I used to date a witch (Black Forest Wicca, before someone thinks I misspelled another word) who told me she had one because other cats set off her allergies and it didn’t. It kinda resembled a gremlin from the movie and was a really friendly, affectionate cat if a little weird feeling to pet.