7 Hypoallergenic Cat Breeds for Cat Allergy Sufferers

2. The Cornish Rex

A cat sucking on a blanket.

The Cornish Rex’s downy undercoat makes him a good choice for allergy sufferers. Photography ©ElenaBoronina | Thinkstock.

Following the full-on hairless Sphynx are two ravishing kitties from the Rex line: the Cornish and the Devon. The Cornish Rex is covered only in a downy undercoat, as opposed to having the three layers of fur (outer, middle and under) that most breeds have, making him the most hypoallergenic of the duo. It also makes him a bit more high-maintenance as, like the Sphynx, he does require weekly baths to prevent oil build-up on his skin

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