Two thoughts about cats--I love them BUT---remember Dogs have owners and Cats have staff---also in our house The cat and his house keeping staff reside here---they do shed--doesn't matter if they are long haired or short haired---our long haired black boy leaves black puff ball all over and short haired ones leave stiff hairs every where---have had both---wouldn't give Toby up for anything---good luck---you will love them no matter what