Alaskan Klee Kai
Klee Kai, Little Dog
Although descending down from larger working sled dogs, the Alaskan Klee Kai was specifically bred and has always been kept as a companion. Klee Kai means ‘little dog’ in native Inuit.
Alaskan Klee Kai Standards
Standard |
Miniature |
Toy |
15-18" |
13-15" |
up to 13" |
20-23 lbs |
13-15 lbs |
under 10 lbs |
- small to medium-sized spitz
- triangular, prick ears
- well furred tail carried in loose curl
- long, straight, double-coat, has neck ruff
- can be any color with distinct mask
History of the Alaskan Klee Kai
The Alaskan Klee Kai was developed in the 1970s by Linda Spurlin of Alaska. She desired a smaller ‘apartment-sized’ companion that still resembled the northern breeds. Original crosses included the Alaskan Malamute, Siberian Husky, Schipperke and American Eskimo, the latter two were used to help reduce their size.
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