We have a household full of people with cat allergies. We always thought we could never have a kitty because of this. My son has such a severe allergy that he wound up in the ER after one day’s exposure to a friend’s cats. So, I started researching hypo-allergenic breeds and found Crystal Siberians. This cattery is located in Mankato, so being close to the cities, I began talking with Val, the owner. One thing led to another and we picked up our kitty in mid-April. We met at Val’s house and met her Kings and Queens. Her house is wonderfully clean and she is very caring and professional about her sincere love for the Siberian breed. Hazel, our kitty has been an absolute joy. Siberians are dog-like in that they follow you around, retrieve objects and greet you at the door with their unusual chirping noises. Nobody has had anything close to allergy problems. Our kitty is very affectionate and can cuddle with everyone without a sneeze or itchy eyes. I would highly recommend a Siberian from Crystal to any cat lover, allergies or not. They are very unique and loving pets.