The correct answer is yes, they are hypoallergenic, but to fully understand that answer, you must realize that hypoallergenic does NOT mean allergy-free; it means “relatively unlikely to cause an allergic reaction.”  Compared to other cat breeds, Bengal cats are less likely to cause an allergic reaction in people is becuase: they are short-haired with only one coat and, as such they are less likely to groom. Less dander production! they shed much less than other breeds. Less airborne danger!