Meet the Alaska Klee Kai
High Doggy I.Q.

High Doggy I.Q.

Protective Pooch

Protective Pooch

Cold-Weather Canine

Cold-Weather Canine

If you’re an experienced pup parent looking for a loyal furry friend, I’m the breed for you! Some people call me the Mini Husky, and although I look like my Husky cousins, we Alaskan Klee Kais (AKKs) have our own unique personalities! I was bred to be a companion dog but I’m shy and wary around strangers. While this makes me a pawesome watchdog, early (and continued) socialization and obedience training are a must. I’ve got lots of love to give but I’m not the best choice for homes with little kids and other pets (especially small animals – I’ve got a high prey drive). I’ve got a ton of energy, so my humans need to give me mental and physical stimulation every day (I get separation anxiety and can be destructive when I’m bored). A great way to channel my energy is through agility training. I’m also super playful and love the outdoors, especially playing in the snow! Even though I shed a lot, I’m easy to groom – just brush me regularly to keep me looking furbulous! While I’m not for everyone, I’m pawfect for a single human or couple with time, energy, and love to give.
My Many Looks

My Many Looks

 My Breed Characteristics

My Breed Characteristics

 Furbulous Fact

Furbulous Fact

 As I Grow Up

As I Grow Up

 History of My Breed

History of My Breed

 Care Tips

Care Tips

 Training Tips

Training Tips
关于我

Personality

Playful

Loyal

Smart

Group

N/A

Origin

Wasilla, Alaska

Life Span

13-16 Years

Breed Popularity

Height Range

13 Inches and under (Toy) 13-15 Inches (Miniature) 15-17.5 Inches (Standard)

Weight Range

6-12 Pounds (Toy) 10-18 Pounds (Miniature) 16-25 Pounds (Standard)

Coat Details

Type

Medium Length

Texture

Wiry Top coat with Short Dense Undercoat

Features

Double Coat

Colors

Black & White, Gray & White, Red & White

Hypoallergenic

Cost to Buy

$1,800-$3,000

Lifetime Care Cost

My Many Looks

My Many Looks

Black & White

Gray & White

Red & White
My Breed Characteristics

My Breed Characteristics

Training Ability：
Intelligence：
Exercise Needs：
Health Issues：
Affection Level：
Grooming Effort：
Pet-Friendly：
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Furbulous Fact

Furbulous Fact

It isn’t just our looks that make humans call us the Mini Husky. Like our Husky cousins, we Alaskan Klee Kais are very chatty! We like to make our presence known, but we’re not barkers, we’re talkers! We’re not always gabbing, but when we’re in the mood for conversation, the humans can’t get enough of the funny sounds we make! Sometimes we howl, sometimes we yell, but whatever vocalizations we are making, you never have to worry about us Alaskan Klee Kais keeping our opinions to ourselves!
As I Grow Up

As I Grow Up

We Alaskan Klee Kais age pretty gracefully. Here are a few key milestones in my growth and development as I grow up from a pupper, to an adult, to a senior!
Puppy 2-9 Months
I need early socialization & obedience training so I can learn how to be around people and other dogs! Just make sure I’ve had all my vaccines first, pawlease.
Adult 1-1.5 Years
I have a high energy level and need lots of mental stimulation and daily exercise to stay happy & healthy.
Senior 10-11 Years
I’m prone to joint problems so switch to a senior-friendly dog food so I can maintain a healthy weight.
History of My Breed

History of My Breed

We Alaskan Klee Kais are a very new breed and one of the most rare breeds around! Our breed started with one determined human named Linda Spurlin. Linda Spurlin was from Wasilla, Alaska, where she became very acquainted with my Husky cousins. Linda and her husband took a trip to Oklahoma to visit family in the early 1970s where she came across a 17-pound Mini Alaskan Husky named Curious. She fell head over heels for Curious, so much so that she brought him home with her to start a breeding program with her family. To ensure our small size, the Spurlins crossed the Siberian Husky and Alaskan Husky with smaller spitz-type breeds like the American Eskimo Dog and the Schipperke. We were meant to be companion dogs, not working dogs like our Husky ancestors, but still needed to be strong enough to withstand that Alaska cold! Linda Spurlin named her new breed Klee Kai, which is Inuit for “little dog” (though our name was later changed to Alaskan Klee Kai). She was very particular and only acc
Care Tips

Care Tips

from Dr. Jessica Greenberg, Associate Veterinarian
1

Have your puppy checked for heart murmurs.

While this is a relatively healthy breed, some young dogs have been diagnosed with heart murmurs that tend to disappear as they age. Have your puppy checked for heart murmurs, and also have them checked again once they turn one year of age.

2

Look out for cryptorchidism in male puppies.

Cryptorchidism is a condition where one or more of the dog’s testicles fail to descend in the scrotum. This is usually noticed by your veterinarian during puppy exams. Your veterinarian will continue to monitor the situation as your dog grows, but if the testicle(s) fail to descend, it will be imperative to have one or both removed surgically, as undescended testicles are predisposed to tumor development.

3

Have your pup evaluated for knee problems.

Some Alaskan Klee Klais are genetically predisposed to luxating patella problems, a heritable problem that may not be evident until the dog is older. Have your dog evaluated for luxating patellas by your veterinarian as a puppy or any time the dog is limping. Ask your breeder for a health guarantee against luxating patellas that provide a refund or cover the cost of care in case your dog develops knee cap issues.

Training Tips

Training Tips

from Dr. Jessica Greenberg, Associate Veterinarian
1

Feed them by hand and through kongs.

The Klee Kai tends to be incredibly active and prone to anxiety if they don’t have a job to do. If you give them a bowl of food they might just end up guarding it which leads to a host of behavior problems. Try feeding them intermittently by hand throughout the day for listening to you. Additionally, if you have leftover kibble, put it in a kong. Those toy/food delivery devices are great for stimulating the jaw and keeping the Klee Kai occupied.

2

Use high reward treats to teach vital commands.

This breed isn’t the easiest to train, so make sure when you’re teaching them commands that you use a high reward treat. For a high reward treat to be effective, it's vital that your Klee Kai isn’t eating off the dinner table. (If your dog gets people food for free at dinner, that diminishes the value of everything else.)

3

Don’t expect perfection and reward them for good attempts.

Despite being whip-smart, the Klee Kai can be a challenge to train because of their short attention span and fierce independence. Ending training sessions by rewarding them for their effort is always a good practice, and Klee Kai’s will benefit from a patient parent who gradually shapes their behavior.

My Many Looks

My Many Looks

 My Breed Characteristics

My Breed Characteristics

 Furbulous Fact

Furbulous Fact

 As I Grow Up

As I Grow Up

 History of My Breed

History of My Breed

 Care Tips

Care Tips

 Training Tips

Training Tips
关于我

  • Personality

    Playful

    Loyal

    Smart

  • Group

    N/A

  • Origin

    Wasilla, Alaska

  • Life Span

    13-16 Years

  • Breed Popularity

  • Height Range

    13 Inches and under (Toy) 13-15 Inches (Miniature) 15-17.5 Inches (Standard)

  • Weight Range

    6-12 Pounds (Toy) 10-18 Pounds (Miniature) 16-25 Pounds (Standard)

  • 动物皮毛

    Type

    Medium Length

    Texture

    Wiry Top coat with Short Dense Undercoat

    Features

    Double Coat

    Colors

    Black & White, Gray & White, Red & White

  • Hypoallergenic

  • Cost to Buy

    $1,800-$3,000

  • Lifetime Care Cost