Alaskan Klee Kai

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Alaskan Klee Kai History

The Alaskan Klee Kai is a crossbreed between a Siberian Husky and an Alaskan Malamute. The Alaskan Klee Kai is a fairly new hybrid, or designer, dog that was developed by crossing the Siberian Husky and the Alaskan Malamute. The breeders crossed a male Siberian Husky and female Malamute, using a similar method as the parent breeds. The offspring were bred with each other, producing puppies with a blend of characteristics from the parent breeds. The mixing of parent breeds to create a new, unique animal is referred to as “hybrid vigor”, where combining different traits can produce stronger, healthier animals. This technique is often used to develop purebred animals that have better resistance to disease and that have increased longevity. The Alaskan Klee Kai is a medium-sized, relatively new hybrid, or designer, canine that resulted from the crossbreeding of the Siberian Husky and the Alaskan Malamute. The parents of the AKC registered (American Kennel Club) puppy should be registered with the AKC (if they are purebred), should be microchipped, and should have health clearances from OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), CERF (Canine Eye Registry Foundation), and CHIC (Canine Health Information Center).

Time of Origin

1970s

Country of Origin

Alaska

Ancestry

Siberian Husky

Alaskan Klee Kai Physical Characteristics

The Alaskan Klee Kai is a medium-sized, toy-sized, or teacup-sized, hybrid breed that typically stands between 9 and 11.5 inches tall at the shoulder and weighs between 5 and 8.5 pounds. They have a slightly elongated, compact, and muscular body and a slightly wrinkled muzzle. They have a high-set, large, round, and dark-brown or dark-tan nose. Their ears and tail are short and thin. The Alaskan Klee Kai has short, straight, and silky fur that is colored white, cream, or light gray and they may have a distinct merle pattern. They are playful, loving, cheeky, and alert.

Eye Colors

Blue, Brown, Amber

Nose Colors

Black

Coat Colors

Black, Sable, Silver, Red, Brown, Gray

Height Range

Male Height Range: 10 – 17 inches

Female Height Range: 10 – 17 inches

Weight Range

Male Weight Range: 8 – 23 lbs

Female Weight Range: 8 – 23 lbs

Alaskan Klee Kai Health

Description of breed health.

Lifespan

12-16 yrs

Alaskan Klee Kai Health Concerns

Patellar Luxation, Bleeding Disorder

Alaskan Klee Kai Temperament and Behaviour

The Alaskan Klee Kai is a dog breed that was developed in the 1970s to create a companion-sized dog that resembled the Alaskan Husky. The temperament of the Alaskan Klee Kai can vary depending on the individual dog, but in general, they are intelligent, active, and playful dogs that thrive on human companionship. They are also known to be very vocal dogs, and their high energy levels can make them challenging to live with if they are not given enough exercise and stimulation.

Alaskan Klee Kai Activity Requirements

The Alaskan Klee Kai is a relatively new breed of dog. They are a cross between a Siberian Husky and an American Eskimo Dog. They are a sweet, loyal, and playful little dog. While they are not especially high-energy, the Alaskan Klee Kai does need a fair amount of exercise and socialization. They prefer to be around people, but they are not always good around other dogs. They need regular exercise and opportunities to socialize with humans. The Alaskan Klee Kai is well suited for both rural and urban environments. However, they do need to live inside with a family. They are not well-suited to living outside or in a dog house. They tend to be very attached to their families and do best in homes with people.

Miles Per Day

10 miles

Activity Per Day

45 minutes

Daily Food

1 cups

Kennel Club Recognition

American Kennel Club

Recognized by the American Kennel Club

Alaskan Klee Kai is part of the Foundation Stock Service group.

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The Kennel Club

Not Recognized

Alaskan Klee Kai is part of the Unclassified group.

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Australian National Kennel Council

Not Recognized

Alaskan Klee Kai is part of the Unclassified group.

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Canadian Kennel Club

Not Recognized

Alaskan Klee Kai is part of the Unclassified group.

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