How to Find Non Shedding Cat Breeds

Non shedding cat breeds aren't very common at all. In fact, there is really no such thing as a cat that doesn't lose hair. Everyone loses hair, including people. Humans lose over 100 strands of hair each day. That means, even cats that supposedly don't shed, actually do. If you want to minimize the furry situation, there are a few types that do better than others. Here you will learn how to find non shedding cat breeds for your family.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Decide why it is you really want to look for non shedding cat breeds. Is it due to allergies, hair all over the place, or simply because you think it is less work if they don't shed? Allergies are not corrected even if fur is not the issue. Typically people are allergic to pet dander and saliva rather than fur.

2. Consider buying a Sphynx. This is a "hairless" type that actually requires more care than you would think (being a part of the non shedding cat breeds). You have to bathe it once a week to get rid of the oil on it's skin.

3. Alter your requirements just a bit and go with one of the non shedding cat breeds that actually does lose a bit of hair, but not much. Rexes, the Devon and Cornish varieties, lose very little hair. They are second after the Sphynx.

4. Buy a short haired feline if you don't have the money to go all out for a pure bred. The shorter the hair, the less likely they are to get rid of it during hotter weather. It's almost impossible to find non shedding cat breeds, so stick to the short haired varieties and it's as close as you'll probably get.

Tips & Warnings

• Be prepared to pay over $1000 for a Sphynx or any other pure bred cat. They are pricey.

[marilynsmiles]

on 7/7/2009 Nice Concise article. 5*

[karileighk]

on 7/7/2009 Our non shredded cat just walked up at the door meowed, and wanted in >.> She has been with us since then lol.