May 13, 2026

NON-OLYMPIC TIMES

English Quarterly Newspaper

THE RAREST DOCUMENTED DOMESTIC CAT BREED IN THE WORLD

THE RAREST DOCUMENTED DOMESTIC CAT BREED IN THE WORLD

THE RAREST DOCUMENTED DOMESTIC CAT BREED IN THE WORLD

The Kanaani is recognized as one of the rarest documented domestic cat breeds in the world, with an extremely limited number of officially recorded individuals. Originating in Israel in the 1990s with lineage linked to the African wildcat (Felis lybica), the breed became exceptionally rare over time. In 2025, verified documentation confirmed its status as one of the rarest cat breeds globally.

Mikhail Salita – Custodian and Preservation Advocate of the Kanaani Breed in the USA. Lyudmila Vlasova – Custodian and Preservation Advocate of the Kanaani Breed in Israel.

BY :
MIKHAIL SALITA
CITY OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, USA

SPECIAL NOTE : Noble World Records Certificate and Medal is handover by : 👇👇👇👇

Honored by Hon’ble Mr. Michael Novakhov, 45th Assemblyman , New York, United State of America-USA