Height
12–17"
Weight
6–25 lbs
Life Expectancy
13–16 years
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Alaskan Klee Kai
The Alaskan Klee Kai has an appearance that is unmistakable: a wedge-shaped head, erect triangle shaped ears, well furred double coat in three symmetrical contrasting color varieties, and a loosely curled tail reflect its arctic heritage.
Overview
Height
12–17"
Weight
6–25 lbs
Life Expectancy
13–16 years
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About the Breed
The Alaskan Klee Kai is a small-sized companion dog that is alert, energetic, and curious, yet reserved with unfamiliar people and situations.
The Alaskan Klee Kai has a smooth, agile, and well-balanced gait. The body is well proportioned with a level topline and a length slightly longer than height. The wedge-shaped head, erect triangle shaped ears, well furred double coat in three symmetrical contrasting color varieties, and a loosely curled tail reflect its arctic heritage.
Alaskan Klee Kais are intelligent and easy to train but need strong leadership from their owners. They can be shy around strangers but love their family members.
Breed Overview
Quick Stats
Friendliness Level
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Friendliness Level
The affectionate nature of a breed is determined by how much affection the breed tends to give out, rather than how much affection they require from their owner. Some breeds are naturally more outgoing and affectionate than others.
Key Criteria:
- Affectionate with family
- Children-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Trainability Level
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Trainability Level
How easy or difficult it will be to train your pup, and how willing or unwilling your dog is to learn new things. Some breeds just want to make their owners proud, while others prefer to do what they want, when they want to, wherever they want!
Key Criteria:
- Easy to train
- Intelligence
- Prey Drive
- Tendency to bark/howl
Adaptability Level
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Adaptability Level
How adaptable a breed is. This can include changes in living conditions, noise, weather, daily schedule, and other variations in day-to-day life.
Key Criteria:
- Adapts well to apartment living
- Good for notice owners
- Tolerates being alone
- Tolerates hot/cold weather
Energy Level
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Energy Level
Breeds that are high energy need more exercise and mental stimulation than breeds that are low energy. High energy dogs are ready to go and eager for their next adventure. They’ll spend their time running, jumping, and playing throughout the day. Low energy dogs are like couch potatoes – they’re happy to simply lay around and snooze.
Key Criteria:
- Mental stimulation needs
- Stamina
- Intensity
- Playfulness
History
Breed Origins
The Alaskan Klee Kai is a companion-sized version of the Alaska Husky with a very distinctive contrasting symmetrical facial mask and markings.
The Alaskan Klee Kai has ancient roots descending from the numerous native dogs which have populated Alaska for thousands of years. Many of these dogs became not only loving family pets, but in the harsh environment of Alaska were crucial for survival for the tribal groups and nomadic people. They excelled at pulling sleds, hiking, hunting, tracking, and were early warning alerts for dangers such as wild animals or enemies approaching. One of the largest groups of native dogs that make up the base of what became known as the Alaskan Husky type of dog are the Alaskan Interior Village dogs. Husky lines from Siberia, which were imported to Alaska in the early 1900s, were added to much of this hearty dog population as dog sled racing started to grow. They developed an intelligent, vigorous, and hardworking dog with a happy nature.
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