I would suggest going to a reputable breeder's house to expose yourself to the breed before committing. There are certainly some breeds that are less apt aggravate allergies, but you may have a flare up with one of those too. I had a friend that was able to be around cats, unless it was a Siamese or Siamese mix. Yes, I was just mean enough to test him. He immediately reacted to my Jess, but was fine when handling the other cats-blindfolded.