In case anyone doesn't know what polydactyl cats are, they are cats with extra toes. The extra toes are always in the front, sometimes also the back. This picture shows a cat with 6 toes on each front paw. Polydactyls, however, can have 7 or 8 toes as well.

:::Laughs:::: I have a cat with 7 toes on each front paw, and 6 on each back one... His name is Lucky. As in Lucky 7....

Stitch

Hi Steve, Well it is all the more toes to rub and hold in your hand or to have rubbed on your face. I guess it means more claws for digging on walls or furniture too. I looked at your beautiful baby you put in another post. I am glad you have a new baby.
Ann

Awsome paws Steve!!!! They also call these cats Hemingway cats because Ernest Hemingway had many cats and over half them were polydactyl.....

http://www.hemingwayhome.com/HTML/our_cats.htm

Kim

I got to see some of the Hemingway cat descendents when I was on holidays one time. I have never owned a polydactyl cat, but the two with the normal number of toes can get their paws into everything anyway.

Dee Dee

Oh now how cute is that???? Love them toesies!

polys always seem to have great personalities too, great shot!

Well thank you all for your compliments. I heard the same thing in regard to their personalities. Because they are considered inbred, are they prone to other diseases or medical problems? Does anyone know?

I don't know if there are any problems associated with polydactyl kitties, but I do know those sure are cute paws! It looks like he has opposable thumbs. I bet all the other kitties offer him bribes to unscrew the kitty treat jar!

dont know about inherent problems, but the ones ive seen sure did get chubby