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Polydactyl Maine Coons

written by Susan Grindell MSc, BOptom
Mainelymagic Maine Coons


Polydactyl Maine Coons
Ph +64 3 310-2175   
soozn@scorch.co.nz

 

References and Links

 
References

References:
1. Greene, Dr Alan. http://www.drgreene.com
2. Hartwell, Sarah.  2001-2004,  http://www.messybeast.com/poly-cats.html
3. Lettice, Hill, Devenney & Hill. "Point mutations in a distant sonic-hedgehog cis-regulator generate a variable regulatory output responsible for pre-axial polydactyly" Human Molecular Genetics, 2008, V17
4. Danforth C H.  “Heredity of Polydactyly in the Cat”, Journal of Heredity,
5. Pflueger, Solveig. “Polydactyly and Related Traits” Cat Fanciers’ Journal Fall 1998
6. Conversation between S Pflueger and S Grindell, 25 May 2005
7. Scratch Sheet approx Spring 1970. The official publication of the MCBFA. Click here for copy of the Scratch Sheet.
8. Interview transcript:  http://www.pawpeds.com/MCO/mchs/articles/DonShaw3.html
9. Private letter Sept 29, 1973 to Mrs Gould from Rodney A Ljostad President, MCBFA. Click here for copy of the letter from MCBFA archives
10. King, Lucinda. “So What Happened to the Maine Coon Polydactyls?” Maine Attraction, 2004

 
Links

Mainelymagic Maine Coons The author's website for Maine Coon and polydactyl Maine Coons

Polytrak a great site with lots of information, articles and a database of cats

Pawpeds an article about polydactyly