What Does Hypoallergenic Actually Mean?
Siberians are generally considered to be among the hypoallergenic breeds of cats.  Hypoallergenic means having a decreased tendency to provoke an allergic reaction, not that no reaction at all will occur or may develop over time.  

Many people have lessened to no allergic reactions when around Siberians, but not everyone.  I actually found Siberians due to allergy issues and was shocked that these stunning cats caused minimal if any allergy symptoms in myself and othes in my home.  I have mild/moderate cat allergies myself, but long ago made the decision that I would rather deal with the symptoms than not have cats. 

Like most people, I was under the impression that I was allergic to cat hair.  But, very simplified, the major cause of sneezing and itchy, watery eyes is actually a protein in their saliva by the name of FelD1, which mixes with the dander from cats and causes the allergy issues to occur.  Many Siberian cats have been found to be low in this protein.  There is inaccurate testing available that will state a cats allergen levels, but I absolutely recommend a face-to-face visit to see how you actually react to the kittens you are interested in. 

There can be no guarantee made that you will not have reactions to Siberians or that you could not potentially develop allergies over time.  There are many things you can do in your home to lessen allergens if they are bothersome to you.  I will be happy to assist you in learning about what you can do to lessen allergic reactions if need be. If you have severe allergies, please do make a careful decision about providing a home for a kitten.  We expect you to provide a loving "forever home" to your kitten once he or she leaves our home.

Allergy Testing
We encourate an allergy test for those who experience unmanageable allergy symptoms.  Allergy testing is offered only when kittens are available and is currently closed.  Contact us for further information and to set an appointment.  Please let me know your allergy symptoms and if you are allergic to dogs, horses or any common items found on a horse farm (grain, hay, grass, trees, etc).

Living with Allergies
These are some links that I've found to be informative about helping with cat allergies.   
Allergic to your cat?

How to Live with Cat Allergies 

Cat Allergy Musings
Cats are wonderful company, a warm, fuzzy companion on a cold winter’s night, and (when they’re not busy coughing up a hairball in your underwear drawer) an excellent mouse deterrent.  Judging by the 37,453 different feline-related calendars at Barnes & Noble, the mile-long section of cat food at the grocery store (they even have their own pet food warehouse now), and my own personal experience, these critters are everywhere.  Of course, They make me (and a lot of other allergy prone spouses) sneeze like a mouse in a pepper shaker.  It’s their dander that I’m allergic to.  I just gotta get a...a...achoo!  --Joe Pendleton

My friend Joe has designed a wonderful cat dander protection suit that I thought would be fun to share with those of you who have cat allergies.  Very clever.