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Which cats have retractable claws

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Felines. Retractable claws are found within the suborder Felidae however not all members show them. The Cheetah, for instance, is a prominent member who claws remain out at all times. Other more obscure members, like hyenas, do not have them either.

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Do you mean domestic cats or big wild cats? If you mean domestic/pet cats, all breeds have retractable claws. As for the bigger cats, I think cheetahs are the only ones that can't pull their claws in. This helps them to run fast, like cleats.

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Claws are a type of pointed, sharp nail, usually with a hooked shape for catching and gripping prey.

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They are claws that can be retracted back into the paws where they are protected from wear and tear. All felines, except cheetahs, have retractile claws.

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