Breed Overview:
- Lifespan: 12 – 16 years
- Coat Length: Short to medium
- Alias(es): None (rarely used outside its native region)
- Height: 8 inches (Miniature), 13 inches (Standard), or 17 inches (Maxi) at shoulder
- Place of Origin: United States (specifically Alaska)
- Body Size: Small to Medium (depending on size variation)
- Shedding Level: Moderate; requires regular grooming
- Trainability: Intelligent but independent; may require patience during training
Overview of Alaskan Klee Kai Characteristics:
The Alaskan Klee Kai is a relatively new and rare Northern Breed developed in Alaska by Linda Spurlin in the 1970s. The goal was to create an Arctic sled dog small enough for apartment living while maintaining many of the characteristics found in larger northern breeds such as the Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute.
These dogs are known for their alertness, intelligence, playfulness, and loyalty. They make good family pets if socialized properly from a young age due to their tendency towards barking when strangers approach their territory. Because they were bred with watchdog qualities in mind, early obedience training should include commands related to noise control so that these behaviors can be managed responsibly around neighbors who might not appreciate excessive barking all hours of the day/night!
One unique aspect about this breed lies within three different sizes available – miniature being smallest followed closely behind standard then finally maxi which stands tallest among them all yet still remains considerably smaller than most traditional working lines seen elsewhere across similar types like those mentioned earlier above too!
