Hairless cats such as the Sphynx still produce dander and the Fel d 1 allergen.

Is it true that Hairless cats such as the Sphynx still produce dander and the Fel d 1 allergen?

Yes. A reference source states that the major cat allergen Fel d 1 is found in the saliva and/or dander of all cat breeds, which covers hairless breeds such as the Sphynx. Other items confirm Fel d 1 presence in cat allergen sources and that hairless breeds produce related proteins, but do not directly address dander in hairless cats.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 4 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

The private library was unavailable for some searches in this check. Missing library results are not evidence against the claim.

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