“Time spent with cats is never wasted” – by Sigmund Freud.

Cats are adorable creatures, and they are affectionate towards their owners. If you are a cat person, you may have known that they think of their human owners as a source of security only. Like other animals, cats love humans only when we provide them with food and shelter regularly. There are common misconceptions about these feline creatures that the cats have no bond with their owners. The personality of a cat is different from that of dogs and other house pets. The cats never bite the hands which feed them. With their soft and fluffy body, cats often win the heart of the human. Due to all these characteristics, the animal-loving human is prone to adopt cats for their home. But, if you frequently suffer from itchy eyes, sneezing, runny nose, and other forms of allergies, it may not be the best decision for you to own a regular cat. The cat fur, along with its saliva and dander, triggers allergies in humans. Sometimes, the feline fur’s household dust can also be responsible for severe allergic reactions in children and adults. If you have set your mind on owning a cat, you should go for hypoallergenic cats. In the following few lines, we have mentioned a few adorable yet hypoallergenic cat breeds which you will fall in love with. So, keep reading.

  • Bengal

Outdoorsy and playful Bengal cats are gaining popularity with every passing day. This domestic cat breed also goes by the name “Asian leopard cat.” This lovely cat came into being in the year 1889. These cats come in a multitude of coat colors, starting from sepia to brown, with different markings here and there in their body. The Bengals make a wonderful house cat suited for first-time owners. Unlike regular street cats, the Bengals are hydrophilic, and they often play with bubbles in the bathtub. This energetic breed of cat rarely sheds, and so you can adopt this cat any time.

  • Javanese

Agile and playful Javanese can be a wonderful family pet. This cute cat has a long coat, but they barely shed. This multi-colored Javanese thrives on its owner’s company. They befriend the strangers fast and are always willing to help their owners with household chores. The super-intelligent Javanese doesn’t like anyone entering their territory. But, this human-friendly cat never attacks the children or the adult.

  • Sphynx

This specific breed of cat is completely hairless, and they have folded skin nearby their pointy ears. The selective breeding of this cat breed took place in the decade of the 1960s. Extrovert Sphynx are known for their exceptional friendliness and high level of curiosity. If you adopt a sphynx for your home, you should bathe it more often to keep its coat-free skin dust, and germ-free.

  • Russian Blue

These cats are one of the cutest cats in the cat kingdom. With their emerald eyes and velveteen fur, these Russian Blues melt the owner’s heart in no time. These cuddly cats are known for their superior intellect, and unlike other cats, they understand human emotions. This short-coated Russian cat breed originated in the Asian part of Russia. During the 1860s, people of Europe came to know about this non-shedding breed of cat. Most of the time, these Russian blue cats are seen sitting by the window and enjoying their own company. If you welcome such a tranquil cat in your life, it will convert your loneliness into happiness in no time.

  • Ocicat

The Ocicat is thought of as a close cousin of Siamese. This Leopard cat is a little smaller than its look-alike Bengal cats. These spotted domestic cats are easy to train. There is no DNA of a wild cat in the gene of Ocicat. These cats are the first ‘go-to-cat’ for persons suffering from allergies. The Ocicats originated in the United States in the yester century.

Even if you purchase a hypoallergenic cat, you have to follow a few measures to prevent your allergic reactions. You should keep your cat out of your bed and clothes, open the windows every day for fresh air to come in, wash your cat every week. Also, it would help if you cleaned your home with floor cleaners every day. So, follow these minor steps and choose a cat from the aforementioned five to control your allergy. You won’t regret having a cat for your home as it instantly changes the mood of the home and makes the family members happier than ever.