Some Hemingway cats have more than six toes, and sometimes these toes are arranged in more of a circular pattern. This can give the cat’s paws a large, spread-out appearance, leading to the ...

thanks to author Ernest Hemingway and his undying love for cats — most of which had six toes. His home and museum in Key West still house many polydactyl kitties. For more information on 4-year ...

A “Hemingway cat” isn’t a specific breed. It’s actually a genetic trait, so any breed of cat can be a Hemingway cat. The name simply refers to any cat with extra toes. Typically, cats have ...