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Adopt A Polydactyl Hemingway
Are polydactyl cats inbred?
Are polydactyl cats inbred?
No, polydactyl cats are not inbred. A dominant genetic mutation causes polydactyly, meaning that if a kitten inherits the gene for extra toes from at least one parent, they have a chance of being born polydactyl.
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Adopt A Polydactyl Hemingway