A polydactyl cat is also known as a "Hemingway Cat", as the breed was made famous by Ernest Hemingway. Polydactyl cats are cats that have extra toes on their paws. This trait is a naturally occurring genetic mutation, and is not limited to any specific breed.
Polydactyl cats are sometimes referred to as “mitten cats,” or “Hemmingway cats”. The latter name refers to the author Ernest Hemingway, who was given his first polydactyl cat, Snowball, by a ship's captain and drinking buddy.
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