The American Polydactyl is not to be confused with the pedigree Maine Coon polydactyl. A Maine Coon Polydactyl is a Maine Coon cat with polydactyly. The polydactyl form of the Maine Coon is being reinstated by some breeders. The Mojave Spotted is a polydactyl cat with a spotted coat. Polydactyl cats have been extremely popular as ship's cats. In some places polydactyl cats became known as "ship's cats". Lewis is a polydactyl, domestic long-haired cat. Paws are large and round (and can be polydactyl). All members of the family were relatively large animals with primitively polydactyl, paddle-like feet.