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I'm allergic to cats now (adult onset allergy) and have heard these claim to be hypoallergenic. Anyone have any direct experience with these? I'd love to be able to own a cat again.
This actually differs between people. Some people who are allergic to cats, still have allergic reactions to Siberians. I think the best thing you can do is just spend some time with Siberian cats and check it out yourself.
What you are talking about is the F1D1. Some lines of Siberians are said to have a lower rating. It is the protein found in their saliva, which is secreted through a cats skin (anal glands and urine too). A reputable breeder will able to tell you how low their cats test...I believe 3.5 ( or somewhere around there) is the level which triggers allergies. ( I may be wrong on the exact numbers...it's been awhile since I researched it all for a friend). Know, not all Siberians are created equal when it comes to proteins and not all people can handle their allergies, regardless of the levels of proteins. You need to check with a breeder. Best scenario, no matter what the breeder tells you, is to spend a few hrs with a litter.
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