Kanaani cat
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Kanaani | |
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Other names | כנעני |
Common nicknames | Germany stripes |
Origin | Jerusalem, Israel |
Breed standards | |
WCF | standard |
Domestic cat (Felis catus) |
Kanaani cat (in Hebrew: חתול כנעני) is an experimental domesticated cat breed that was bred in Germany, but have originated in a cattery in Jerusalem, Israel.
The cat breed was named after the land of Canaan, which is now recognized as the area located between the Lebanon and the Sinai Peninsula.[1]
Kanaanis still have wild instincts shared from wildcats, and are fairly new domesticated cat breed. They are also called "experimental", because they are still being domesticated.[2][3]
Domestication[edit]
The German-Israeli artist Doris Pollatschek is considered to be the founder of the Kanaani cat breed.
The domestication of the Kanaani occurred through a hybridization of animals of the local Falcon Cat (Felis silvestris lybica) with domestic cats. He[who?] mostly breeded Abyssinian and Bengal cats to get the Kanaani.[clarify][4][5]
Characteristics[edit]
The breed is characterized by a muscular and athletic appearance, with short and coarse fur, long legs, small feet and a strong tail. The facial structure includes large almond-shaped eyes, and ears that are far apart compared to other cat breeds.[1]
The color of the Kanaani cat's eyes ranges from green to yellow. Its fur comes in many shades of colors: brown, coffee, cinnamon, with a dotted, striped or marble texture.[1]
The breed is active, energetic, playful and affectionate,[3] but is also independent.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "חתול כנעני - גזעי חתולים". Petnet (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ LLB, Michael Broad; ARPS. "Kanaani cat". Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ a b Selvaggio, Lisa (2016-12-07). "Kanaani Cat Breed Information and Pictures - PetGuide". Petguide.com. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Is your cat a Kanaani?". Siwalu Software. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Kanaani". zoobonus.ua. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ Hitchcock, Kristin (2024-01-23). "Kanaani Cat: Breed Info, Pictures, Care & Traits". Catster. Retrieved 2024-04-15.