Breeds

What Cats Shed The Most?

While there aren’t any hypoallergenic cat breeds out there per se, there are some that shed less hair than others. The coat of cats differs from one animal to the next and that’s something that we will also address in today’s article.

So, to find out what cat breeds shed the most, keep on reading!

INABA Chicken Broth - Shredded Chicken and Salmon Flakes in Tasty Chicken Gravy - Side Dish Wet Treat for Cats (6 Pouches)

What cats shed the most?

Contents

Here is a list to begin with:

  • Siberian
  • Russian Blue
  • Maine Coon
  • American Curl
  • American Bobtail
  • Himalayan
  • Persian
  • Norwegian Forest Cat
  • Chartreux

Shedding is a completely natural process for most animals. Wild and domesticated cats do it just as much, and that’s because in the great outdoors, they have to constantly regenerate their coat in order for it to be able to keep them warm. 

The breeds that we have mentioned tend to shed year-long, but there are some periods when they tend to do it even more. 

I have personally noticed that my feline buddy tends to shed more from mid-spring to mid-autumn, so during the warm season. This happens because cats need to be prepared for the winter, so they’ll get rid of the older coat to make room for the new and healthy one. 

INABA Juicy Bites Moist bite-Sized cat Treats - Human-Grade, No Grains - Juicy Bites Cat Treats 5 Flavor Variety Pack

Are there low-shedding cat breeds?

The short answer to this question is yes, there are. Here is a list:

  • Bombay
  • Burmese
  • Turkish Angora
  • Turkish Van
  • Devon Rex
  • Sphynx
  • Bengal
  • Siamese

Funny Siamese Cat Coffee Mug - Ceramic Funny Coffee Mug - Perfect Cat Lover Gift - Cute Novelty Coffee Mug Present - Great Birthday or Christmas Surprise for Friend or Coworker, Men and Women (11oz)

Type of coats

Cats that have little to no fur on their bodies don’t shed a lot, but there are no breeds that have no hair at all. 

RELATED:  How Long Do Burmese Cats Live?

That means that for some people who have allergies, even owning and caring for a Sphynx cat can be difficult or even impossible, especially since she tends to develop dander just as much as any other cat. 

K&H PET PRODUCTS Thermo-Lookout Pod Heated Cat Bed, Gray, 4W, 22" Round

What some pet parents might not be aware of, though, is that cats have different types of coats. There are single-coat, double-coat, and even three-coat cats. 

For instance, a Turkish Angora is a single-coat cat, so if you groom her on a regular basis, you aren’t going to notice a lot of shedding. 

3dRose orn_52676_1 Turkish Van Cat Yawning-Lol, Laughing Out Loud, White Cat, Van Kedisi-Snowflake Ornament, Porcelain, 3-Inch

The Siberian is a triple-coat cat, by comparison, so while they are perfectly adapted to withstanding harsh weather and lower temperatures, they also tend to shed more. 

CatGuru Premium Whisker Stress Free Cat Food Bowl, Reliefs Whisker Fatigue, Wide Cat Dish, Non Slip Cat Feeding Bowls, Shallow Cat Food Bowls, Non Skid Pet Bowls for Cats (Round, Stainless Steel)

What if my cat is sick?

Cats can shed more than usual also because they have an illness. As you probably know by now, they aren’t the best pets when it comes to showing signs of disease, so you might not even be able to tell that something is wrong.

Most cats tend to shed more when they have allergies, a ringworm infection, or anxiety. 

Catit Creamy, Lickable Cat Treat, Salmon, 30 Pack, 44472P1

I was the owner of a beautiful cat (from no particular breed) who shed like crazy whenever I took him to the vet. The shedding stopped after a few hours of getting back home, so it was clearly the result of stress. 

Thyroid disease can be another reason for excessive shedding in cats, whether they suffer from hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. The first is more common in cats that are older than the age of 8. 

This post contains affiliate links on some of the images. You can support this blog by trying out the products recommended in this article. 

RELATED:  How Many Types of Cats are There?

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)

Loading...

Cristina Vulpe is a licensed veterinarian who has been a cat owner since she was 12. She is passionate about giving useful advice to pet owners across the world. Her favorite topics range from pathology and novel therapies to infectious diseases and animal welfare. Her work has been featured in many online publications from The Pet Friendly House to Alpha Paw, Animal Wellness Magazine, and Veterinarians.org. Currently, she is a Pet Content Specialist for IkoBrands.

0 comments on “What Cats Shed The Most?

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

%d bloggers like this: