Alaskan Klee Kai (Toy, Miniature, and Standard)

Alaskan Klee Kai (Toy, Miniature, and Standard)

Linda Spurlin developed the Alaskan Klee Kai (AKK) within the seventies and ?80s, while using old Alaskan Husky because the foundation breed. She also used a Siberian Husky plus some more compact dogs of comparable conformation. Her goal would be a more compact-sized husky-type breed that might be a great companion dog.

Today?s Alaskan Klee Kai has the look of a northern breed, having a wedge-formed face, prick ears, a strong body, along with a tail that curls within the back. The face area includes a distinct and striking mask. The coat is really a double coat, having a dense undercoat and longer guard fur. The toy stacks up to and including 13 inches in the shoulder the miniature has ended 13 inches and including 15 inches and also the standard has ended 15 inches and including 17 inches.

Throughout the majority of the year, this breed could be blown 2 or 3 occasions per week however, throughout spring and fall when shed-ding reaches its heaviest, daily brushing might be needed. Together with his sled dog heritage, the AKK can be very busy. Without daily exercise, he might be vulnerable to trouble. A few good walks every single day along with a jog along with you or alongside a motorcycle could keep him happy. This breed can also be quite playful and grows fastest in lots of canine sports, including sledding, skijoring, agility, fly-ball, and flying disc. Many also have made excellent therapy dogs.

Although training is essential and really should begin youthful, dogs of the breed should never be as compliant as another breeds. They are doing benefit from the attention that training provides. Early and ongoing socialization is essential, because these dogs could be cautious about other people.

The AKK is a superb watchdog, yet is affectionate and dependable to his family. He is going to do best by having an owner who knows the northern breeds. He's good with children who treat him gen-tly with respect he'll not tolerate rough handling. He's a powerful prey drive and cannot be reliable with more compact pets. The breed is commonly healthy.

Registries: UKC, ARBA Occupation:Companion
Size: Toy: under 13 in tall
Small: 13 to fifteen in tall
Standard: 15 to 17 in tall
Durability: 13 to fifteen years
Exercise: Needed daily
Training: Moderate
Grooming: Sheds!