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post #1 of 46
5/27/09 at 10:57pm
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I am a little confused. I ran across a site for a breeder of Polydactyl cats. Is this really a breed? They were charging $150 for what looked like Domestic cats with extra toes.
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post #2 of 46
5/27/09 at 11:24pm
Wow seems like people will pass anything off at purebred cats.
There is no such breed.
It sounds like someone just trying to make money.
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post #3 of 46
5/28/09 at 12:27am
Polydactyl's show up in some breeds like Main Coons but I don't think they can be shown with the extra toes.

They are not a breed unto themselves, sadly just another person trying to make money.
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post #4 of 46
5/28/09 at 5:00am
As of right now, no association recognizes them as a "breed". They are still a mutation and those that claim otherwise are trying to rip people off.
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post #5 of 46
5/28/09 at 5:30am
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Originally Posted by missymotus View Post
Polydactyl's show up in some breeds like Main Coons but I don't think they can be shown with the extra toes.
Polytactyl Maine Coons can be shown here in New Zealand with the NZCF!!! I've judged one too!
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post #6 of 46
5/28/09 at 6:28am
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Originally Posted by missymotus View Post
Polydactyl's show up in some breeds like Main Coons but I don't think they can be shown with the extra toes.
The polydactyl trait can show up in any type of cat and it is not limited to Maine Coons. I had a red/white feral kitten with extra toes and there are a number of folks on this site that have them in all colors and sizes.

I agree with others - they are just trying to make an extra buck. That's a shame.
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post #7 of 46
5/28/09 at 8:02am
My nephew told me his girlfriend's mother breeds purebred polydactyl cats. I told him they aren't a breed. He said she makes a lot of money breeding them.
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post #8 of 46
5/28/09 at 8:10am
I've seen many polys in the HHP classes over the year. Because they can occur in any "breed" or mixed breed cat and there are no written standards, you can't have a purebred poly.

Sad that people make money from mixed bred cats and tell people they are a special breed.
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post #9 of 46
5/28/09 at 8:22am
Ugh! That's just makes me so mad! People purposely breeding mixed breed cats. Makes me want to cry, when I can step on my on front porch and there are ten (at least) homeless mixed breed cats.
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post #10 of 46
5/28/09 at 8:27am
I have 6 kittens from 2 seperate litters right now that are polydactyl and unfortunately it does make me have to screen potential adopters harder because they do tend to think it some kind of breed and I want to make sure people love the cat and not the fact the cat is different People will do anything for money
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post #11 of 46
5/28/09 at 9:31am
Added note: Some people have a hard time trimming nails to start with - adding extra nails is even worse. And the extra nails sometimes are "double" thickness, etc. and harder to cut then normal nails.

Then you have the declawing..........
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post #12 of 46
5/28/09 at 11:21am
I have at least 8 polydactyly kittens, and one adult. We charge $100 for the kittens, but that's to cover the alter and shots and its the same adoption fee as all the other kittens.
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post #13 of 46
5/28/09 at 11:55am
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Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45 View Post
Added note: Some people have a hard time trimming nails to start with - adding extra nails is even worse. And the extra nails sometimes are "double" thickness, etc. and harder to cut then normal nails.

Then you have the declawing..........

... makes you wonder why people would intentionally breed polydactyl cats to start off with. Are deformed paws really that cute?

@breellablue- good luck with re- homing all thoses paws

regards,

christine
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post #14 of 46
5/28/09 at 11:58am
IMO not really. Its ok for a HHP mixed breed, but to breed it on purpose - why???? Doesn't make the cat any different then to have extra toes. I can see what might happen if they would get in the hands of backyard breeders if made into a "breed". You don't even have a standard on body/head types, - only the fact it has extra toes.
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post #15 of 46
5/28/09 at 12:16pm
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Originally Posted by cjh27 View Post
... makes you wonder why people would intentionally breed polydactyl cats to start off with. Are deformed paws really that cute?
They are. They are also annoying. They can slide open the catch on the cage doors! I have to litterally LOCK the cages when they're away.

They can also grip toys better... and fingers. It's adorable IMO but I understand what you mean, there are many domestic cats who need homes.
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post #16 of 46
5/28/09 at 12:25pm
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Originally Posted by Breellablue View Post
They are. They are also annoying. They can slide open the catch on the cage doors! I have to litterally LOCK the cages when they're away.

They can also grip toys better... and fingers. It's adorable IMO but I understand what you mean, there are many domestic cats who need homes.
I have a Mama cat that can open the cage door and she is practicing opening the regular doors She is a complete sweetie though
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post #17 of 46
5/28/09 at 12:39pm
People will fall for anything.
I can just imagine what will have if a BYB starts breeding them.
Here is some info on them.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polydactyl_cat
People will adopt them or buy them just because they are different.



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post #18 of 46
5/28/09 at 12:41pm
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Originally Posted by Momofmany View Post
The polydactyl trait can show up in any type of cat and it is not limited to Maine Coons.
Which is why I said like MC's, an example not exclusive to.
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post #19 of 46
5/28/09 at 2:44pm
I sure do hope people are interested in them 1/3 of my current kitten stock from the spring rescues are poly's.

but you guys are right, they shouldn't be a breed. They have so many different facial and body features I don't understand how someone could pass them off as a specific breed.
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post #20 of 46
5/28/09 at 2:47pm
Yup and to back up Amanda's point - I once had a polydactyl persian. I sure got rid of those lines fast.
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post #21 of 46
5/28/09 at 3:27pm
I love polydactyls, I have sort of a thing about them, but I wouldn't go out and buy one. If I was in the market for a cat, I'd just wait until a polydactyl became available at the shelter.
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post #22 of 46
5/28/09 at 3:48pm
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Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45 View Post
I've seen many polys in the HHP classes over the year. Because they can occur in any "breed" or mixed breed cat and there are no written standards, you can't have a purebred poly.
SO, if you have a purebred polydactil, you can't show it as a purebred? Even though it is?? A friend of mine has a purebred poly snowshoe; he can't show him then?
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post #23 of 46
5/28/09 at 4:14pm
You can not show cats in CFA like that because it is a defect.
They would be disqualified.
The breed standards for all CFA recognized breeds call for disqualification if a pedigreed cat has extra toes. Responsible breeders of pedigreed cats will not use a cat known to carry the Pd gene in their breeding program.
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post #24 of 46
5/28/09 at 4:31pm
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Originally Posted by mews2much View Post
You can not show cats in CFA like that because it is a defect.
They would be disqualified.
The breed standards for all CFA recognized breeds call for disqualification if a pedigreed cat has extra toes. Responsible breeders of pedigreed cats will not use a cat known to carry the Pd gene in their breeding program.
IHi,

I think thats a really great regulation

The real problem with polydactyl cats in my eyes is that man kind just doesn't seem to know when to stop and super- polys would sooner or later come into fashion, with the goal being breeding as many extra toes as possible- and that just can't be good for a cat.

Does this regulation also count for Maine coons, or is there an exeption for this breed?

regards,

Christine
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post #25 of 46
5/28/09 at 4:31pm
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Originally Posted by carolinalima View Post
SO, if you have a purebred polydactil, you can't show it as a purebred? Even though it is?? A friend of mine has a purebred poly snowshoe; he can't show him then?
I think what Martice is saying is that that is NO such breed as a polydactyl.

I'm glad we don't have the snowshoe in our association
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post #26 of 46
5/28/09 at 4:33pm
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Originally Posted by cjh27 View Post
IHi,

I think thats a really great regulation

The real problem with polydactyl cats in my eyes is that man kind just doesn't seem to know when to stop and super- polys would sooner or later come into fashion, with the goal being breeding as many extra toes as possible- and that just can't be good for a cat.

Does this regulation also count for Maine coons, or is there an exeption for this breed?

regards,

Christine
I know there is no limit to the amount of toes a Maine Coon can have here in the NZCF
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post #27 of 46
5/28/09 at 6:12pm
Thanks Sam - that's what I meant - there are no "polydactal" breed of cat as it is found in many different mixed breeds and maybe a few purebreds from time to time. But the purebreds are few and far between - it doesn't occur on a regular basis.
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post #28 of 46
5/28/09 at 6:21pm
Most of the moggies in my area are polydactyl - it's a genetic abnormality, not a breed. If someone is making money from selling polydactyl moggies, which are commonplace, then it's a scam funded by people who don't know any better.
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post #29 of 46
5/28/09 at 9:52pm
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Originally Posted by WellingtonCats View Post
I know there is no limit to the amount of toes a Maine Coon can have here in the NZCF
I don't think toes are mentioned in our MC standard. I've never heard anyone talking about having polys so I don't know if they are allowed here or not.
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post #30 of 46
5/29/09 at 9:51pm
Extra toes are not a deformity.

They are considered an anomaly (deviation from the norm)
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