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Are Maine Coon cats polydactyl? - Adopt a Pet
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Are Maine Coon cats polydactyl?
Are Maine Coon cats polydactyl?
Maine Coons can be polydactyl, which means they have extra toes on their paws. However, not all Maine Coons have this genetic trait. At one time, around
40
percent of Maine Coon cats were polydactyl.
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