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The cat breed was named after [[Canaan|the land of Canaan]], which is now recognized as the area located between the [[Lebanon]] and the [[Sinai Peninsula]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=חתול כנעני - גזעי חתולים |url=https://www.petnet.co.il/races/animals_guide_cats_guide_kanaani/ |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=Petnet |language=he-IL}}</ref> |
The cat breed was named after [[Canaan|the land of Canaan]], which is now recognized as the area located between the [[Lebanon]] and the [[Sinai Peninsula]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=חתול כנעני - גזעי חתולים |url=https://www.petnet.co.il/races/animals_guide_cats_guide_kanaani/ |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=Petnet |language=he-IL}}</ref> |
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Kanaanis still have wild instincts shared from [[wildcat]]s, and are fairly new domesticated cat breed. |
Kanaanis still have wild instincts shared from [[wildcat]]s, and are fairly new domesticated cat breed. They are also called "experimental", because they are still being domesticated.<ref>{{Cite web |last=LLB |first=Michael Broad |last2=ARPS |title=Kanaani cat |url=https://cat-chitchat.pictures-of-cats.org/2008/10/kanaani-cat.html |access-date=2024-04-15 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Selvaggio |first=Lisa |date=2016-12-07 |title=Kanaani Cat Breed Information and Pictures - PetGuide |url=https://www.petguide.com/breeds/cat/kanaani/ |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=Petguide.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Domestication == |
== Domestication == |
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The German-Israeli artist Doris Pollatschek is considered to be the founder of the Kanaani cat breed. |
The German-Israeli artist Doris Pollatschek is considered to be the founder of the Kanaani cat breed. |
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The domestication of the Kanaani occurred through a hybridization of animals of the local Falcon Cat ([[Felis silvestris lybica]]) with domestic cats. {{Clarify span| |
The domestication of the Kanaani occurred through a hybridization of animals of the local Falcon Cat ([[Felis silvestris lybica]]) with domestic cats. {{Clarify span|He{{Who|date=April 2024}} mostly breeded Abyssinian and Bengal cats to get the Kanaani.|date=April 2024}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Is your cat a Kanaani? |url=https://siwalusoftware.com/cat-scanner/cat-breeds/kanaani/ |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=Siwalu Software |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kanaani |url=https://zoobonus.ua/en/breed/kanaani |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=zoobonus.ua |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Characteristics == |
== Characteristics == |
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Revision as of 12:52, 17 April 2024
| 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
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
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 are also independent.[6]
References
- ^ 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.
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