19/07/2022
Each breed has a standard that describes how the cat should look so that all members of the breed look similar. Highlanders are a medium cat with ears that curl back like a big C and have a naturally short tail that goes from 2 inches to the hock. Extra toes were never part of the standard because it affects the health of the cat.
Think of people with flat feet or high arches. If your feet don't touch the ground properly you will develop feet, knee, hip and back problems as you get older. The same with the cats. Those big footed polys have been proven to have those problems as they age. Claws can also grow between the toes or into the paw pads.
