Polydactyl Cats

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1. Polydactyly is an extremely rare trait among cats worldwide. True False

2. Polydactyly is generally a harmful mutation in cats. True False

3. Which of these names are polydactyls NOT commonly known as? Mitten Cats Thumb Cats Hemingway Cats Freak Cats

4. There are cases of polydactyl humans. True False

5. Polydactyly in cats is unique to North American cats. True False

6. Polydactyly is less common among cats than other mammals. True False

7. Polydactyly, in its more common and non-harmful manifestation, is a dominant trait. True False

8. What are the most common minor problems associated with polydactyls? joint problems (hip dysplasia, etc.) claw issues (ingrown nails, etc.) mental problems (stupidity, etc.) behavior problems (aggressiveness, etc.)

9. Why was polydactyly deliberately bred out of Maine Coons (a large cat characterized by its beautiful neck ruff of fur), despite folk belief that the extra toes acted as snowshoes and helped in hunting? people in Maine didn't want their cats hunting polydactyly is ugly polydactyly is a harmful mutation breed standards made no allowance for extra toes

10. Polydactyly can be found in large cats as well, such as leopards. Yes No