Are Alaskan Klee Kai noisy? What type of sounds do they make?

Alaskan Klee Kai have, in my opinion, one of the largest range of vocalizations of any breed of dog exceeding even the 'yodeling' capability of basenjis and the AKK range does (unlike basenjis) include barking.  They are not incessant barkers or 'yippy' barkers, but rather AKK bark when some strange person or animal enters their 'territory'. Mine have learned over time that in our house barking is a 'no-no' but talking and singing is okay.  Yes, they still bark but respond to a "No Bark" command within acceptable limits.

Their ability to talk is, again in my opinion, one of the breed's greatest features.  I enjoy the fact that they need to tell me about their day when I come home (although there are times when Jazz begins shouting to me from the moment she hears the key in the door, that I find less than enjoyable). But that is usually when she's been alone all day and needs to go out.....and I'd probably shout then too.  

Basically, I believe the Alaskan Klee Kai talk for much the same reason that we talk to each other. Left alone all day or even for a few hours, they need to express their joy at having you home with them again, they need to tell you about their day, and yes, scold you for not taking them with you in the first place. But like a child who needs to tell you those same things....it is, I believe, a true sign of their love for you and if you give them just a few minutes of true attention, they tell you their stories and quiet quickly down.

Perhaps because we enjoy listening to our AKK, perhaps it is true with most AKK, but ours will talk to us frequently during the day. When I'm in the kitchen or relaxing, I can generally start a conversation with Jazz by asking her a question.  And definitely when I tell Jazz she can't do something or to stop doing something....she has a tendency to mutter under her breath....basically she sasses me back.....not that I appreciate the sassing tone but I have to admit it brings a smile to my face. Jazz's sassing has definitely given me a greater appreciation for why my mother use to exclaim in indignation; "Don't sass me!"

Almost like people, each AKK seem to have their own vocal and tone range. Jazz is an alto, Melody is a definite soprano, and Harmony....well he's still too young to tell for sure....but his puppy bark is deeper than Jazz's was so when he develops he talk and singing range I suspect he'll be a tenor. I rather hope he is because then he should really be able to harmonize with Jazz and Melody.

Here are some 'chat' sessions and singing sessions we've enjoyed: