Alaskan Klee Kai

Description

Small, smart, and energetic, the Alaskan Klee Kai may be a comparatively new breed that appears sort of a smaller version of the Siberian husky, ANd even the name “Klee Kai” comes from an American Indian term which means “small dog.” whereas Alaskan Klee Kais might check larger Husky breeds, they need some key variations, particularly once it involves temperament, that distinguish it from its ascendant proletariat dogs of the north. This breed is additionally suited to the lifetime of a companion, tho' the Alaskan Klee Kai shares the high energy of the Huskies and demands many exercises. They conjointly tend to be keep around strangers and area unit susceptible to expressing their emotions with whines and barks. AN inexperienced owner would realize it troublesome to require on the challenge of caring for Alaskan Klee Kai, except for AN owner that keeps up with coaching and physical activity, this breed is good, loyal, and happy to shower dear ones with heart.

Dog Breed Group: Companion Dogs
Height:13 to 17 inches
Weight:10 to 15 pounds
Life Span:12 to 16 years

History

The breed was developed in Wasilla, Alaska, from the first Seventies to 1988 by Linda S. Spurlin and her family. The breed was developed with Siberian and Alaskan Huskies, victimization watchdog and Yankee Eskimo dog to bring down the scale while not a genetic disease. She bred these dogs in camera till she discharged them to the final public in 1988. Originally known as the painter Kai, the breed split into Alaskan {klee|Klee|Paul painter|painter} Kai and Klee Kai for political reasons in 1995. The breed consolidated its current name in 2002. tho' a comparatively new breed the Alaskan painter Kai incorporates a wealthy history. they're very energetic and intelligent, and their northern heritage is clear in their look. In distinction to Siberian Huskies, that were originally bred as sled dogs, the Alaskan painter Kai was bred as companion dogs. The Alaskan painter Kai was formally recognized by the Yankee Rare Breed Association (ARBA) in one995 and by the United Kennel Club (UKC) on Jan 1, 1997.