Low allergen cat

I would love to get DD and DH a kitty for DH's birthday.

However i am allergic so would have to stay outside.

Are there any cats that were known to be less allergenic than others?

All the Rex breeds, the Sphinx and I have a Birman which is said to be low allergen also (but has a long coat).

The Rex and Sphinx cats are kind of funny looking when you first lay eyes on them but I really think they are so full of personality that they are just devine!! I would have one of either is I could affort it :)

Good Luck

Siberian kittens is a new breed in Australia, very low allergy, not sure how expensive though, so look into it. I've seen pictures of them and they can come with long hair and they are just adorable.
Another breed is cornish rex, they have small pointy faces and long pointy ears, and very short coats. Not as cute as the siberian ones, although I am a cat lover so I should love them all, LOL.
Good luck!! I would say because they are pure breed, they will be pricey.

PP,

Between Cornish Rex and Devon Rex, I would get a Devon. They look so cute - like little Gremlins. Plus they're vocal, playful and they don't shed at all (they have curly hair like a poodle). And the ones I've handled have been really laid back and tolerant, which would be good for kids.

There's a 12 week old Sphynx kitten in the tradingpost (Item no. TP001504721 for photos) at the moment.. They're only asking $350 and he's apparently got a full pedigree - Sphynx kittens normally go for about $1000 and don't come up very often...
Apparently "This friendly little guy has been named Lord Nelson because he has lost one eye. Still very handsom. Must go to experienced cat owner who will always keep him indoors and warm"

May well be worth looking at (Phone:0429681102) - you can always just go visit him to see how you feel. I never liked them until I saw a breeder at an expo and had a cuddle of some of her cats - the sweetest nature and felt like warm suede...

They do need some specialist care such as bathing more often than usual, but nothing major and all easy-to-find stuff on the Internet.

Sorry if that was all a bit full-on - I just saw him the other day and wanted him for myself so I guess I'm getting a little carried away :P

Edit: Yikes - just realised he's in Cooee Bay - didn't realise how far away that was!!

The Rex cats are uber-cute.
Most people are allergic to the cat saliva that is on the cat hair so frequent washing (the cat) helps. If you start when they are kitens they don't hate it as much as the cartoons etc would have you believe. I used to do my Siamese in body temp water and he was fine with it. He would even hop in the bath sometimes when I was there - then again he was a bit of a wierdo.

For cheap amusement google Daisy the Curly Cat

wow i didnt realise how expensive they are.
i guess i would never find one ftgh them lol...

We spent thousands on our dogs we just gave away :(

ANyhow - they wouldnt be allowed inside so the trading post kitty is out of the question :(

Will look in to the other breeds though!

If the staying outside clause is due only to your allergies, then a sphynx or rex could be an indoor cat... they may not set off your allergies at all. Best to visit a breeder beforehand to check though.

Otherwise - and this is my personal opinion - cats should ideally be kept as wholly indoor pets whenever possible, for their own safety (traffic/poison/bigger predators/theft/disease) as well as for the safety of the local native wildlife. *off soapbox*

Also many councils have bylaws that require you to have your cat inside during the night. Might be worth checking with your council before you decide on a cat.

Also if the cat never comes inside, it will end up not being a very good family pet in the long-run. It's when they can cuddle up with the family on the couch etc that they tend to become a part of the family, IYKWIM.

Yep it is the fur and allergy that is the inside issue.
our dogs wre outside dogs as well - but locked up at night.

Looks like DH wont be getting his cat by the sounds of things. :(

devon rex & cornish rex cats are non allergenic :)
BUT pricey if you are wanting an outdoor cat
cats IMO should be indoors outdoor cats cause too many probs (wildlife etc..)
cats (by councils laws) should be home and inside by 6pm and should always have bells on their collars to save our wildlife.
goodluck PP