Perhaps a stuffed animal would be better for you. Your home doesn't sound like a very happy place for a cat to actually be allowed to be a cat.

 

That’s quite a leap from a simple question about shedding. It has nothing to do with the love and care we can offer. The negativity is uncalled for.

 

Hello! I hope you don’t mind my rather long post!

I’ve been doing a lot of research for some time and I’m hoping to find a cat breed that is a typically calm, gentle and easily trainable, and not prone to scratching or biting (setting aside the kitten stage of course!). We have a spacious, quiet home with just two adults and no children or other pets. One of us is home most of the time to give them the attention they need.

I’m keen to find a breed that sheds minimally (although I appreciate seasonal changes may trigger more shedding). I’m not looking for a hairless breed. I’m not allergic to cats, but I’d like less hair flying around as breathing in dust etc is irritating for me. I hoover daily and will happily brush regularly.

Of course, nearly all cats shed to some degree, but I’d love to hear from people with personal experience of breeds that shed the least or feel easier to manage in day-to-day life.

Russian Blues are at the top of my list at the moment because I’ve read they are lower shedding compared to other breeds and have a sweet but not overly demanding temperament. Does anyone here own one and can share what they’re really like in daily life? Do they live up to the reputation for minimal shedding?

Do you have any recommendations for good, ethical Russian Blue breeders? I particularly like the US/European type for their silvery fur, vivid green eyes and smaller frame, typically registered with FIFe and TICA. Our top priority is finding a good, responsible breeder.

Equally, if you’ve found another breed that ticks the low-shedding + calm temperament boxes, I’d love to hear your experiences.

Thanks in advance!

I'll start with your first. 3 requisites,calm,gentle and easily trainable,many breeds may ( in general ) claim to be calm and gentle but not all will be as ,like dogs, many don't fit breed type .As for trainable , few cats have the temperament needed to be trainable as unlike dogs they don't have the same desire to please their humans preferring to be free spirits...,I take it you have heard the saying ....
As easy as herding cats 😸
Scratching and biting again can be present in any breed although good breeders will try to breed only from cats with even temperament some will still turn out to be less than typical of their breed.
I have had both short and long haired cats also long haired dogs and much prefer long haired anything , they are much easier to clean up after but that said neither were particularly " less shedding " than the others.
Is your possible new arrival to be an indoor or outdoor cat as both will present different needs
I have to agree with @lorilu I do wonder if you are asking to much from a potential new cat , they are all individuals and as such need to be loved for what they are ,what would you do if after a few months you found your cat not ticking the boxes you mention .
I can give you an example from personal experience,........
I am the proud servant to a 15 year-old male Ragdoll a breed said to be calm, relaxed and gentle cat .
He is nothing like his breed characteristics,he was a challenge as a kitten with less than desirable temperament,he hasn't changed much in all the 15 years I have been his servant and I wouldn't change him for the world.
He is what he is but I didn't have any expectations when I decided to share my life with him .

 

I would be worried that your need for a less shedding cat is more to do with hair on furnishings rather than 'flying around' the air, which I've never seen with 3 indoor cats.
Maybe you don't want to come out and say that.
All cats with fur shed, they have to just like human hair sheds. They shed fur everywhere they sit or lie. It's up to you to be prepared to deal with the removal of it as part of your daily home maintenance.
Otherwise a cat isn't the pet for you.