Alaskan Klee Kai - Facts You Must Know Before Adopting Alaskan Klee Kai

The Alaskan Klee Kai is a miniature version of the Alaskan Husky with wedge-shaped head. They have an extraordinary masked face, prick ears, and double coat. The length of their body is a little longer than their height.

There are three varieties according to their size:

a. Toy - 10 pounds, 13 inches tall

b. Miniature - 15 pounds, 13-15 inches standing

c. Standard - 23 pounds, 15-17 inches at the withers

Alaskan Klee Kai over 17 up to 17.5 inches is considered seriously faulted, and those over 17.5 inches tall are not acceptable.

Coat

This is a double coat breed. They appear well-furred, heavier at the ruff of the neck and tail. They shed heavily twice a year, and are average shredders.

These dogs come in four main color varieties. Black and white, that may appear with stark contrasts or a more dilute diffusion of colors; white and gray, that comes in several variations; red and white, which appears as a cinnamon or dark auburn, or shades of white.

Activity

A securely fenced yard keeps these dogs happy. They are amazing escape artists, so fences must be set deeply into the ground to keep them from digging, and tall enough to avoid jumping. Regular exercise daily and family interaction should help them be physically and mentally satisfied.

Temperament

The typical Alaskan Klee Kai is very intelligent, agile, and highly devoted. They thrive on companionship and attention. They are considered as "talkers" as they emit vocal sounds every time they want attention. They are well with children, and gets along with other pets they have raised alongside with.

Overview

This breed had been developed during the 1970's in Alaska. They were bred as companions, and are relatively new, as they have only been recognized by UKC in 1997.

Care

The breed is fairly easy to care for. They do not have a doggy odor, and dog breath. They don't need frequent baths, and should only be done when necessary. This kind of breed blows their coat twice in a year. It is best to groom them regularly at this time, as they become matted if not brushed. Overall, they are self sufficient, with the ability to groom themselves. But, regular grooming methods are also a must, and could be an opportunity to bond with them.

They have no known genetic defects. But, they may suffer from health issues that have to be discovered yet due to the breed's relatively small gene pool and young age.

Training

Early extensive socialization is a must. They do well in obedience training. They require fairness, firmness, and consistency, and will react poorly with rough handling.

Character

The Alaskan Klee Kai is extremely loyal active, and affectionate with family. They are standoffish and highly suspicious of strangers, which makes them excellent guard dogs. A highly intelligent, agile, very curious little dog, it should not be a surprise that this creature will quickly become an important part of any family that decides to adopt one.