Are Polydactyl Cats Rare

Their extra toes can make it appear as if the cats have thumbs or like they are wearing mittens. Pretty cute! However, polydactyl cats are not exceedingly rare. Many animals, including humans, can be have extra fingers or toes, but in cats this congenital anomaly is more common than you might think.

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.

How much are polydactyl cats worth?

The price of a polydactyl cat can vary widely. In most cases, this breed can range anywhere from $600 to as much as $13,00. The price will greatly depend on the marking, its parents, the type, bloodline, the breeder and the quality.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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