i need to know of a cat breed that is hypoallergenic and can come in the color black?
Question by : i need to know of a cat breed that is hypoallergenic and can come in the color black?
my dad has allergies and i had to give up my black kitten. its been 3-4 months and i am attempting to get another.
i was considering getting a javanese but i want a black one but i dont know if they come in black.
it would be a great help if you could list hypoallergenic cat breeds that come in black.
i dont want anyone telling me no breed is fully hypoallergenic, they just produce less allergens or anything like that! i know that stuff already! i did my research but asking questions that arent directly answered on the net are easier to answer here.
i just want to know if there are any that come in black! if not im going to have to settle for a javanese.
also, it night have been a kitten, but it was a boy (so it produced more allergens than normal) and it also had black fur! (meaning even more allergens produced than normal!)
female cats with light colored fur are the way to go but i REALLY want a black cat! i wanted it to be a boy to but i might have to settle for a girl!
this question was asked for DIRECT ANSWERS!
i chased after stay cats on the road but he didnt want me doing that so HE BROUGHT THE KITTEN! I WANTED ANY CAT! there was a cat with no tail that liked me though… there was a mother with 3 kittens that also liked me… as well as another mother cat and her 4 kittens…. there was an old orange cat with a scary meow and broken k-9 that loved me but i coudnt bring it home….. wow i met a lot of cats……
also, i am 15 and he is 53 and already on like 20 medications so he wont take the allergy meds.
@ penny the angry elf, not all the comments were directed at you! there were 2 others before you!
also, about the cat, i never got to go to the shelter! it was a stray abandoned by its mom and 1 sibling died and i dont know what happened to the 3rd! i raised it since it was 2 weeks untill it was 2 months! i wanted an old cat!
and we gave it to a good home! all the neighbors feed it apparently!
apparently you are bad at internet shopping… that stuffed cat is cheaper on amazon!
also, i am really picky about looks! that thing is cheap quality and not even cute!
Best answer:
Answer by xsbadger
If you did your research, why are you asking for breeds that are hypoallergenic? All cats and dogs regardless of breed produce allergens. And saying that they “come in black” makes them sound like clothes. They’re cats, and you should base it on personality rather than color. I’m not trying to be rude, but I’ve just seen a lot of people get animals for the wrong reasons.
What do you think? Answer below!
If he’s allergic to a KITTEN then he must have severe allergies and would probably even react to those breeds that breeders claim are hypoallergenic. Kittens rarely induce allergies since they don’t have the dander production that adult cats do.
There’s no such thing as “fully hypoallergenic”. Hypoallergenic simply means LESS LIKELY to cause reactions NOT non-allergenic. So saying “fully less likely to cause reactions” makes absolutely no sense.
The Rex breeds – Devon, Selkirk and Cornish – all are supposedly less allergy inducing than other breeds. As is the claim by Siberian breeders. I’ve never seen a solid black Siberian at shows – they more often tend to be bred with tabby coats. I have seen several solid black Devon Rex and Cornish Rex cats, though. Expect to pay at LEAST $ 1,500 for a pedigreed Siberian and at least $ 600-$ 800 for one of the Rex breeds.
The Javanese isn’t even recognized by most of the main registries. Why would you want one of them? Have you even seen one in person? And no – they don’t come in black. They’re colourpoint shorthairs so always have pointed markings.
The best bet for your cat would be to go to a shelter and see which ADULT cat he reacts the least to. But again, if he’s that allergic that he can’t be around a kitten I doubt he could be around ANY adult cat – of any breed or no breed. Has he tried getting on allergy meds?
Another option would be to go to a breeder and see if they have retired adult cats they are selling. These usually only sell for a few hundred dollars and again, makes NO sense to buy a kitten because your father won’t react till it till it gets older – and you’ll be dumping it once again.
What’s going to happen with this kitten? If you adopted it I do hope you’re taking it back to the shelter you got it from – which you agreed to if you did adopt. You don’t have the right to rehome it.
edit: I DID give you direct answers you just have some serious reading comprehension issues. And you’ve been reported for spamming with the same question asking if the Javanese comes in solid black. NO because it’s a POINTED BREED. Geezus.
As picky and specific as you are with how the cat will look here’s the PERFECT cat for you: http://www.stuffedark.com/catblacktug.htm
Sorry to tell you, but there is no such thing as a 100 % Hypo-allergenic dog or cat either one.
Some cats like dogs are better then others but are hard to find and very expensive.
Some people are allergic to hair, some saliva, some dander. And most cats produce all of these.
It is not fair to you Dad to have his allergies act up because he has a selfish,greedy child.
Since you “did your research” and seem to know it all already, you should already know the answer to your own question. But since you DON’T… here are some breeds that are purported to be “less allergy inducing” than usual. But as you know, ANY cat, even one that is “hypoallergenic” can still trigger an allergic reaction in sensitive people. I’ll be courteous enough to answer your question. What a shame that YOU aren’t courteous enough to take your dad’s allergies into account.
Cat allergies come from a protein made in the cat’s saliva and skin but not the fur. When the cat sheds those skin cells (dander) are spread around.
Three of the seven hypo-allergenic breeds are Oriental lines: the Balinese, Oriental Shorthair and Javanese. This provides several options for cat lovers who’d like a low allergen cat with the characteristics of the popular Siamese.
•Balinese: Often referred to as the “long-haired Siamese,” the Balinese looks like an unlikely candidate for a hypoallergenic cat. But it is one of the few breeds that produces less of the Fel D1 protein than other cats, thus causing fewer allergic reactions in allergy sufferers.
•Oriental Shorthair: They’re hypoallergenic, but it’s still a good practice to groom your cat frequently (brushing as well as wiping her down) to keep dander to a minimum. These do come in solid colors, including black. This might be your best chance to have a lower-allergy black cat.
•Javanese: Like the Balinese, the Javanese sports a medium-long single coat that doesn’t mat. Because of the lack of undercoat, they have less fur which translates into fewer allergens. The Javanese is actually recognized as a division of the Balinese according to the CFA (Cat Fanciers’ Association), and they are typically color pointed like their Siamese cousins.
Two “Rex” cats are on the list: the Devon and Cornish Rex. Both shed very little fur, which is good news for allergy sufferers:
•Devon Rex: Of the two, the Devon has both shorter fur and less fur. Your Devon Rex will need to have her paw pads and ears cleaned of oil build-up frequently, but doesn’t need frequent full baths like the Sphynx or Cornish Rex.
•Cornish Rex: The Cornish Rex requires more upkeep than the Devon because they require frequent baths to mitigate the oil buildup on their skin.
The last two cats on the list offer you a choice of hairless or hairy:
•Sphynx: The hairless Sphynx is the cat most often associated with being hypoallergenic. Being hairless does not mean they’re maintenance-free, however. Your Sphynx will need frequent baths to remove the gummy buildup of oils on her skin, and her large ears will also require frequent cleanings. Sphynx cats are VERY cool cats and have awesome personalities. Check out this video of a Sphynx cat in the bath tub… it’s too cute! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19Ha0D-iuVk&feature=related If you are one of the few people that is allergic to cat saliva instead of fur, then the Sphynx will make your allergies worse.
•Siberian: Like the Balinese, the Siberian sports a moderately long coat, but still is hypoallergenic due to the lower-than-average enzyme levels in their saliva. Some claim that 75 percent of cat allergy sufferers have no reaction to the Siberian. Most Siberians are tabby marked, but they can come in other colors that may be harder to find. http://www.cfa.org/Client/breedSiberian.aspx Some also say that the Russian Blue also produces less of the allergy inducing enzyme.