Are 7 Toed Cats Rare

Various combinations of anywhere from four to seven toes per paw are common. Polydactyly is most commonly found on the front paws only; it is rare for a cat to have polydactyl hind paws only, and polydactyly of all four paws is even less common.

What kind of cats have 7 toes?

Polydactyl cats have more than the usual number of toes on one or more of their paws. These kitties are born with an abnormal, dominant genetic mutation called polydactylism. While the polydactyl cat’s appearance is quite unique, the polydactyl gene is somewhat common.

How rare are cats with extra toes?

Polydactyly, also known as hyperdactyly or hexadactyly, is passed down as an autosomal dominant trait, meaning 40 to 50 percent of a litter is likely to be born with extra toes if just one of the parents is polydactyl.