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Wife wants to get a cat. I grew up with them and love them and would have no problem going to the local pound and picking one up. The issue is, she needs a hypo allergenic breed. Well, that's fine, but we also want a very loving/friendly/don't scratch me if i touch you/ kind of cat also. We also travel every so often so it will be left alone for 2-3 days at a time a few times a year.

What breeds do you guys recommend? We do want a 'normal' looking cat if that makes sense. So PLEASE do not suggest or post pictures of the evil looking hairless cat breed!

She is thinking about a Russian Blue.. And aren't Siamese cats hypo also? But I've heard they are, well, quirky..

And male or female?

Thoughts?