Is there a particular breed of cat that does not shed?

Question

My husband has dogs....I want a cat. I love cats. But he claims it is because they shed.....that he will not ALLOW it....this is 2006, isn't it? ALLOW is not in my vocabulary, but I would really like to know if there is a specific breed that does not shed.

Answer 1

Rex cats still shed. They don't have long guard hairs but the soft curly undercoat will leap off the cat. (BTW they don't need trimming)
Only hairless cats don't shed but they have other issues.
The cats that shed least IME are the shorthaired orientals & siamese which have silky, close laying, coats.

The shedding may be an excuse, a lot of people are afraid of cats.
You also have to consider if a cat will be safe with the dogs as dogs belonging to a cat hater may have been encouraged to chase cats.
Have you considered getting a cat & dumping the husband?

Answer 2

Interesting, I'm sure that other people have brought up these points but lets recap....

Point 1: Your husband has dogs and being animals which are completely covered in fur, all shed right? Does he keep them completely outside so they can't shed inside the house? And I assume he's not allergic which would be a good reason not to want a cat.

Point 2: I assume you live in some democratic country where men and women are equal and that marriage is an equal partnership? Assuming you pull your own weight in the marriage, precisely what gives him the right to 'NOT ALLOW' you to do anything reasonable?

Forget the Sphinx cat which is a breed of hairless cat (actually mostly hairless, sphinxes tend to have some very fine hair but are easy to clean up after)... this sounds more like an issue of fairness and marriage equality.

It sounds like his arbitrary and demanding decision is the real problem, not with finding an animal companion that doesn't shed. I really think you need to evaluate your situation and determine what makes for your long-term happiness.

Answer 3

Hairless? I've owned two short-haired cats, and neither of them shed that much. Your dogs don't shed? However, I've volunteered at animal shelters before, and I discovered that different cats tend to shed more than others, even though the length of the fur may be the same. Could that possibly mean shedding is hereditary?:S

Answer 4

You know, dogs shed too. I think you could totally convince him to get a cat. My cat sheds, but a little vacuuming takes care of it and she's a lovely pet. My husband has always hated cats but loves this one. Maybe he just needs to meet the right cat. i think he's using the shedding thing as a lame excuse for not liking cats.

Answer 5

While I am a HUGE animal lover and I love all types of animals, the Sphinx freak me out - they don't look right (sorry little ones....).
I have a mix of cats, and it requires a LOT of maintenance if I don't want to wear fur t-shirts all the time, have a fur couch, you get the drift. But I love them and it is worth it.
One of my cats is a tortoise shell, short hair, and I'm not sure I've ever seen a hair come off her.
They are worth it. Just hope he likes cats, or he might not treat it as well as the little thing deserves. I don't mean abuse, but my ex-brother-in-law was like that - dog person, didn't want a cat but my sister got one anyway. He treated them like they weren't there.
Good Luck!

Answer 6

the sphinx cat-its hairless-also the devon rex and the cornish rex.they have curly hair that has to be clipped like a poodle. my husbands dogs shed more than my cats !!!!!

Answer 7

the only cat i know of that wont shed is the hairless breed.. sorry

Answer 8

All living pets, cats, dogs and anything wearing a fure, who isn't a top model, sheds doll.

Answer 9

The Sphynx and the Rex cats are reputed to have hypoallergic furs.

Answer 10

the baldy scary looking 1