Are these cat breeds really allergy friendly?

Hi,I did the following:

Are these cat breeds really allergy friendly?Colorpoint Shorthair(wait..That's a breed?),American Shorthair and Cornish Rex?

I don't believe it,since it's the cats saliva that causes allergies.

Also,those so called "allergy friendly" kittens from ALLERCA,they aren't really allergy friendly,right?
http://www.allerca.com/
I wasn't going to buy one of those cats..

;( Darn it,I get asthma from cats,and I sneeze and cough a lot too..

-Amanda
you are correct, there is no such breed that is allergy friendly. Your either allergic to cats or your not allergic to cats...

By the way - dont waste your money on buying a cat from them. I knew someone who spent a lot of money on that website to get a cat that they thought was allergy friendly, it turns out, she was more allergic to that cat then any other cat she's ever been around..

Dude, they want $ 7,000 per cat! That is absolutely insane. If you want a cat and you have allergies, go to a shelter and play with a few that you're interested in - see how your reaction to them is. You could always take Clariton D or Zyrtec. My boyfriend is allergic to cats and thats what he takes and they both seem to work great!

-Spike & Co.
Allerca does not have a creditable track record, so I would stay away. The only way to be sure you can tolerate a certain cat is to spend some time with the cat. Many breeders are understanding about these situations and encourage you to visit.

good luck!

-J C
A Colorpoint Shorthair is nothing more than a Siamese in a coat color other than blue, chocolate or seal. All three breeds you've mentioned still produce dander, which is what most people are allergic to - so you're right, they still wash themselves and leave dander on their coats. Some people who are really allergic to the fur can tolerate a cat with a close, fine coat like a Siamese (or Colorpoint shorthair, or Oriental shorthair) or a Rex, but they are not "allergy friendly".

I have no experience with the Allerca cats, so I can't help you there.

-ratlover1
Yep, those are breeds, and no, they aren't allergy-friendly. No cat is truly 'hypoallergenic', since the allergens are produced from the cat's skin, ('dander'), saliva, and to a lesser extent, the hair itself.
The only breed that may be better for allergic persons would be a Sphynx, the hairless cat. With frequent gentle bathing, these cats are less likely to 'shed' allergens in the environment.

I have heard bits and pieces about the Allerca cats...I know for a fact that cats produce several allergens, so if they've eliminated one, that doesn't account for the others. I also know for a fact that cat allergens are some of the worst out there, so cat-sensitive people are at much higher risk for developing other allergies and tend to have worse symptoms.

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