Are maine coon cats hypoallergenic?

For cat lovers who suffer from allergies, it can be hard to live without a feline friend. These hypoallergenic cat breeds are sometimes a good solution. read more

Maine Coon cats are well loved by a lot of people. However, there is no indication that Maine Coon cats produce low levels of allergens too. With that, the simple answer is no, they are not hypoallergenic. read more

Making a Hypoallergenic Cat In 2006, a company called Allerca made headlines when it announced that it had bred the world's first hypoallergenic cat. Now known as Lifestyle Pets, the company says its cats -- which cost $8,000 to $27,000 -- naturally produce a modified protein that doesn't trigger most allergies. read more