I have a Seal Point Birman kitten which I got from our local shelter. She is a "mutt" cat but looks just like the Birman's. She has medium hair and doesn't seem to be shedding - of course, I have 3 dogs also, so it is hard to tell whose hair is on the floor. But when we pet her, hair doesn't seem to be flying all over the place! Also, my husband who is allergic to cats (get's itchy) doesn't seem to be bothered by this cat.