Detail description of Alaskan klee kai dog

Detail description of Alaskan klee kai dog :-

The Alaskan Klee Kai is a northern breed of dog of spitz type. The breed was developed in the 1970s to create a companion sized dog resembling the Alaskan Husky (a mixed breed of dog used for sled racing), resulting in an energetic, intelligent, apartment-sized dog with an appearance that reflects its northern heritage. There are approximately 1500 Alaskan Klee Kais in the world.

The breed was developed in Wasilla, Alaska, from the early 1970s to 1988 by Linda S. Spurlin and her family. The breed was developed with Siberian and Alaskan Huskies using Schipperke and American Eskimo Dog to bring down the size without dwarfism. She bred these dogs in private until she released them to the general public in 1988. Originally called the "Klee Kai", the breed split into "Alaskan Klee Kai" and "Klee Kai" for political reasons in 1995. The breed consolidated under the new name in 2002. The Alaskan Klee Kai was officially recognized by the American Rare Breed Association (ARBA) in 1995 and by the United Kennel Club (UKC) on January 1, 1997.

Height and weight ranges

The Alaskan Klee Kai appears to be a small version of Siberian Husky but there are physical differences such as: a shorter muzzle, larger ears, and higher tail set, that make them easily distinguishable from the Siberian.

They come in three sizes based on their height:

Toy size Alaskan Klee Kai are up to and including 33 cm (13 inches).

Miniature Alaskan Klee Kai are over 33 cm high and up to 38 cm (15 inches) high.

Standard Alaskan Klee Kai are over 38 cm high and up to 43 cm (17 inches) high.

Serious Fault - Any Alaskan Klee Kai over 43 cm and up to 44,5 cm (17½ inches).

Eliminating Fault* - Any Alaskan Klee Kai over 44,5 cm.

(*An Eliminating Fault is a Fault serious enough that it eliminates the dog from obtaining any awards in a conformation event.)

The three sizes of Alaskan Klee Kai also have different weight requirements:

    Toy size Alaskan Klee Kai are up to and including 9 pounds (4.1 kg).

    Miniature Alaskan Klee Kai are 10–15 pounds (4.5–6.8 kg).

    Standard Alaskan Klee Kai are 16–23 pounds (7.3–10 kg).

Temperament

The Alaskan Klee Kai is a highly intelligent, curious and active breed. Unlike Siberian Huskies, whom they closely resemble, Alaskan Klee Kai can be standoffish and cautious around unfamiliar individuals. Because of their inherently reserved disposition in the presence of strangers, continual socialization throughout an Alaskan Klee Kai's life is highly encouraged. They are moderately active and have a strong prey drive. This means unless they are properly introduced and raised with smaller animals such as rabbits, hamsters, cats and birds, they will hunt them.They can be a great family dog if raised with young children who are careful with animals: Alaskan Klee Kai are not likely to tolerate being mistreated and should be monitored when with children. Because of their intelligence, they do well in obedience classes and have a high drive to please their owners which helps them to excel in this area as well as many other types of activities. Another such activity is agility in which the Alaskan Klee Kai almost seems to have been bred to take part in.
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