Are himilayan or persians good choices if you are prone to allergies?

Answer 1

They can be.
The long hair traps allergy causing skin cells from getting airborne, BUT, there are more allergens in cat spit.
When the cat grooms itself the spit dries, becomes airborne and causes allergies.

Best thing to do is "borrow" one from a friend, or foster one from a shelter. That way you can do a trial run before commiting to your own pet.

Answer 2

Cats are cats, as far as allergies go. When people are allergic to cats, most of the time it's the dander that they are allergic to. When cats clean themselves, their saliva dries on their skin and fur and the flakes from that is what many people have reactions to, so whether you have the long-haired Persian or the hairless Sphinx, the dander is there and not a good idea to have around someone with allergies to cats.

Answer 3

oh Excellent all that hair will certainly get your allergies going..

you need a cat that will not shed hair .. Devon or Cornish rex are good for people with allergies.. but they haven't got the long haired look of the himilyan or the persians..

now if you were in the UK I would recommend the Artic curl.. a cat with long curly non shedding hair .. its a new breed being developed..

Answer 4

I would suggest a "RAGDOLL" Cat they are awsome cats and act just like a little dog... I have cat allergies and these cats don't bother me one bit...since they don't have an undercoat...so they don't really shed.

Answer 5

no the pet dander is bad enough in other cats as it is. i have horrible allergies and i can't handle that. if you do use claritan or something like it.

Answer 6

yes, but be sure to completely shave them prior to bringing them home