The Alaska Klee Kai is a type of spitz type dog, developed in the 1970s to create a companion-sized dog resembling Alaskan Husky (a mixed dog used for sled racing). This is an energetic, intelligent dog, with an appearance that reflects the northern heritage.
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History
This breed was developed in Wasilla, Alaska, from the early 1970s to 1988 by Linda S. Spurlin and his family. This breed was developed with Siberian and Alaskan Huskies, using Schipperke and American Eskimo Dog to decrease size without dwarfism. He raised these dogs personally until he released them to the general public in 1988. Originally called Klee Kai, the descendants were divided into Alaska Klee Kai and Klee Kai for political reasons in 1995. The breed was consolidated as its current name in 2002. Although Klee Kai's relatively new breed of Alaska has a rich history. They are very energetic and intelligent, and their northern legacy is evident in their looks. Unlike the Siberian Huskies, who were originally raised as sled dogs, Alaska Klee Kai was raised as a companion dog. Klee Kai officially recognized by the American Rare Breed Association (ARBA) in 1995 and by the United Kennel Club (UKC) on January 1, 1997.
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Appearance
Height and Weight
It is intended that Klee Kai Alaska remains a small to medium dog. Height is measured from wither to ground. An Alaskan Klee Kai should not look heavy or too thin. Weight should be proportional to height. This breed is part of the Spitz family and looks like a miniature Alaskan Husky. According to breed standards, an adult Alaska Klee Kai should be between 13 and 17 inches in height. They can be toys, miniatures, or various standards and weights between 5 and 22 lbs. This breed has an average life expectancy of between 12 and 16 years.
Toys: Up to and including 13 inches (33 cm)
Miniature Varieties: More than 13 inches (33 cm) and up to and including 15 inches (38 cm).
Standard Varieties: More than 15 in (38 cm) up to and including 17 in (43 cm).
Serious Damage: More than 17 inches (43 cm) up to and including 17.5 inches (44 cm).
Eliminating Fault: More than 17.5 inches (44 cm).
Coat and coloring
Alaska Klee Kai comes in three recognized color varieties: black and white, gray and white, or red and white (which may appear as cinnamon or dark darkness). The Alaskan Klee Kai white solid also exists but the various colors of this mantle are considered disqualification with breed standards. Alaska's white solid Klee Kai has recently become recognized by the United Kennel Club and may be listed but not shown competitively.
There are also two types of mantle found in breeds. It consists of standard varieties and is fully coated. Both are recognized by UKC and equally accepted by breeding standards. The only exception is that the length of the mantle may not be so long to blur the outline of the dog, which is considered a breed error. The Alaska Klee Kai has a double coat; a short, soft undercoat and an outer coat made of longer guard hairs. This double coat allows them to have thermal protection from extreme heat and cold weather.
Caring
Like Siberian Husky, Alaska Klee Kai usually requires relatively easy maintenance. They are very clean. Most do not like feet wet and will spend hours every day taking care of themselves. Alaska Klee Kai, like many other northern breeds, does not have a distinctive "dog smell" or "dog breath". Most Klee Kai will rarely bathe. They're somewhat efficient, so there's no need for maintenance. An Alaskan Klee Kai should not be shaved except for medical reasons. They need their coats to keep them cool and protect their skin.
Also like Siberia (and unlike short-haired dogs that are spilled throughout the year), Klee Kai blows his coat twice a year, while they also pour continuously throughout the year. Of course, the size of the dog limits the amount of feathers that are blown. We recommend dog grooming regularly during this time. Some long-haired dogs can become tangled if not prepared. Most Klee Kai will help the loss of hair by rubbing things like a fence. In addition to the blowing period of the mantle, Kai Klee is very independent. Normal precautions should be taken, such as nail trimming, normal treatment in the form of toothbrushing. This process is very important in the binding process.
Temperament
Most people compare Alaska Klee Kai with the popular Siberian Husky because of their similar feather signs. While they are both Spitz dogs, the Alaskan Klee dog is significantly smaller in size. They are also behaviorally almost entirely at odds with their large cognate counterparts; they tend to be shy, indifferent and alert around strangers. The Alaska Klee Kai is a very intelligent breed, playful, curious and high-energy. They can be arrogant and cautious, and sometimes defend themselves around unknown individuals. Due to their inherent characteristic of the presence of strangers, continuous socialization throughout the life of Klee Kai Alaska is highly recommended. They are quite active and have strong prey drives, keeping them on the ropes necessary as they will pursue the distractions that come their way. This means unless they are properly introduced and raised with smaller animals such as rabbits, hamsters, cats, and birds, they will hunt them down.
They can be great family dogs when raised with cautious young animals: Alaska Klee Kais is unlikely to tolerate being treated badly and should be monitored when with children. Because of their intelligence, they do well in adherence classes and have a high drive to please their owners who help them to excel in this field as well as many other types of activities. Other activities such as agility where Klee Kai Alaska seems to have been raised to take part. However, lack of stimulation tends to cause these dogs to become naughty or even destructive, but this can be avoided through regular exercise.
The Alaska Klee Kai is generally a quiet dog and is not known as a junkman problem, but it is common for Klee Kai to create vocalizations and to "talk" similar to other northern breeds.
Health
Klee Kai Alaska previously thought to have been very free of genetic defects when compared with other small dog breeds. Current health problems with this breed are: Thyroid disease, autoimmune thyroditis, fVII deficiency, adolescent cataract, liver disease, pyometra, patellar elegance, cryptorchidism, and heart problems
Other health problems that breed may not have been discovered because of their relatively young age and small pool genes.
The responsible Klee Kai breeder in Alaska has tested and enrolled dog health on OFA for heart, patellar and thyroid problems. They are now accepted by CHIC if they have passed the OFA exam and an eye examination by the CERF.
References
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