Hypoallergenic cats - does it work?

I have had cats in my family's home for a long time and I love them so much! I have now moved out and I visited my family for a month and our cat gave birth to beautiful kittens. I got so attached and I feel like I need a cat in my life again.

However I have recently been in a relationship with an amazing guy who unfortunately turned out to be allergic to cats. :( Although he loves them too and he's crazy about the neighbor's cat. But being in the same room as cats for a while triggers his allergy.

Now we're thinking about me getting a hypoallergenic cat. But I'm not really sure if this works and whether there are some necessary conditions/exceptions. I understand that no cat is 100% hypoallergenic. How can we know if a hypoallergenic cat will work for my boyfriend? Are there certain tests he can take to find out the severity of his allergy? Any ideas how to make this work?

And another question - does being allergic to cats mean you're allergic to all furry animals? Are there any pets that would be safe for my boyfriend?

Thanks in advance :)

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