Alaskan Klee Kai
Also called Klee Kai
The Alaskan Klee Kai is a small to medium-sized breed of dog that was developed in Alaska in the 1970s. It is an active and intelligent breed that is loyal and friendly. The Alaskan Klee Kai stands between 13-17 inches at the shoulder and has a double-coat that can come in various colors and patterns.
- Weight
- 11–22 lb (5–10 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 15–17 in (38–43 cm)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 45 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Double
- Origin
- Alaska, United States (1970s-1988)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: OK with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Alert
Curious
Energetic
Intelligent
Loyal
Reserved with strangers
Coat colours
Black and white, gray and white, red and white and white
Recognized by
United Kennel Club (UKC)
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Breeds of a similar size
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Sources
- Breed Standards: Alaskan Klee Kai | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Official Standard of the Alaskan Klee Kai (AKC FSS) (opens in a new tab)
- Alaskan Klee Kai Dog Breed - Temperament, Personality and Characteristics Traits | Hill's Pet US (opens in a new tab)
- Alaskan Klee Kai - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
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