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Description
The Alaskan Klee Kai is a Spitz type breed of dog, developed in the late 1970’s in the state of Oklahoma which is located in the south Central region of United states. It is treated as a companion-sized dog resembling the Alaskan Husky. The first generation of Alaskan Klee Kai has the half lineage of Siberian Husky and they are similar to other Spitz, Husky, Eskimo breed such as Siberian Husky.

Lineage
The Alaska Klee kai was developed in the 1970s from Alaskan and Siberian Husky breeds together with American Eskimos breed. The Alaskan Klee kai was originally the result of accidental breeding between unknown small dog and an Alaskan Husky. This mixture caught the attention of Linda S. Spurlin, who created the diversity that exists today. She uses a mixture of Siberian and Alaskan Huskies and Schipperke plus American malamute to keep Alaskan Klee kai small body type. Ms. Spurlin kept these dog privately until the late 1980s, but since 2002 the two divisions have been reorganized under the Alaskan Klee kai name, despite the separation of the breed in 1995.

Appearance
As a result of design of the Alaskan Klee Kai is considered a smaller version of Alaskan Husky and the breeding standard is based on the physical characteristics of Siberian Husky. Despite their standard is based on the Siberian Husky, many physical differences between the two species, such as high set of tail, nose length, and large ears, make them easily distinguishable from Siberian dogs.

Modern Alaskan Klee Kai is divided into three different sizes depending on the height of the dog. Alaskan Klee Kai dogs under 13 inches is seen as toy sizes, dogs over 13 inches and under 15 inches are miniature sizes, dogs over 15 inches and under 17 inches are deemed standard sizes. Dogs over 17 inches are considered to be at least seriously defective and dogs over 17.5 inches are considered to have been cleared of defects. Disability elimination is a serious deficiency that eliminates the possibility of a dog receiving a reward at a conformation event.

According to current UKC Alaskan Klee Kai breeding standards, all three size categories require a wedge-shaped head, great masked face, small piercing ears and double coats. The appearance of the Alaskan Klee Kai should reflect the northern heritage of the breed.

The most prominent feature of Alaskan Klee Kai is the facial mask, which needs to be clearly visible due to the contrasting color. A full face mask is ideal. The head of the Alaska Klee Kai needs to be proportional to the size of the body, clean, without wrinkles and with a moderate stop.When viewed from the top or side of the head, the skull and muzzle taper toward the nose, forming a wide wedge shape. The muzzle from the stopping point to the nose is equal to or slightly shorter than the length of the skull from the occipital bone to the stopping point. Looking at the muzzle from the side or top, the nose should gradually taper from where the skull connects to the nose. A pink-striped "snow nose" is acceptable, but a pure black nose is preferred. Liver-colored noses can also be used for dogs with red and white coats. From the outline, the nose should be flush with the top of the muzzle and slightly beyond the jaw.

The Alaskan Klee Kai double coat should be long enough to be fluffy, but not to cover the overall outline of the dog. The hair is tight and neat around the neck, forming a protective headband that blends into the apron. The tail has good hair roots and long hair under the tail. Longer coated dogs can also have some wings from the hips to the front legs and back of the legs. Under the body; and ears. The base coat is soft, dense and long enough to support the outer coat. The protective hair of the coat is straight, slightly thick but not thick. It is normal that no undercoat during shedding season.

All coat colors are acceptable as long as the mask is clear and clearly visible. All marks should be symmetrical and the dog's throat, chest, chest, paws, legs, and underside should be in bright contrast light color.

Temperament
The Alaskan Klee Kai is highly curious, intelligent, agile and active breed. The Alaskan Klee kai is similar in appearance to the Siberian Husky, but with a different character. The Alaskan Klee kai tends to be discreet and cautious with strangers. They are also considered highly careful dogs and are constantly scanning for known world changes and anomalies.

Alaskan Klee kai is loyal to its family, and loves to participate in all family activities. In addition, due to the close connection with the family, separation anxiety is likely to occur. The stress associated with this situation manifests as destructive or annoying behaviors such as digging, biting, excessive barking and howling.

As a vibrant dog, owners should provide enough regular exercise and fun games such as walking, running or jogging. Fun games like pulling ropes, playing pranks and playing hide-and-seek provide Alaskan Klee Kai emotional stimulation. If the above exercise and mental stimulation requirement are sufficient, this small dog can be adapted to apartment life.

Health

Comparing the Alaskan Klee Kai with other dog breeds shows that it is a healthy and resilient dog, usually without genetic defects. This may be partly due to the fact that the number of the entire breed is still small, and many birth defects may not have been found.

The currently known health conditions linked to the Alaskan Klee Kai are as follows:

· Juvenile Cataracts

· Liver Disease

· Factor VII Deficiency

· Pyometra

· Luxating Patella

· Cryptorchids

· Cardiac Issues including Patent Ductus Arteriosus

· Thyroid disease-including Autoimmune Thyroiditis

· Cleft Palettes

· Heart Murmurs

· Umbilical Hernias

History
The first discovery of Alaskan Klee Kai is in the Oklahoma in the 1970s, Alaskan Klee Kai is bred from Wasilla, Alaska and was developed by a woman named Linda S. Spurlin and her family.

Linda S. Spurlin started making recognized Alaskan Klee Kai dog today because she saw a small version of the Siberian Husky in Oklahoma and wanted to make a small husky as a companion dog. Unlike breeders who wanted to make smaller breeds, Spurlin did not wish breed dogs suffered from dwarfism. She bred Siberian and Alaskan Huskies with breeds like the Schipperke and Alaskan Eskimo Dog to reduce the size of the puppies.

About 10 years after the Alaskan Klee Kai was released to the public, Spurlin stopped breeding, but other breeders continue to produce these dogs. Nevertheless, they are few in number and still diverse. As a new breed, the Alaskan Klee Kai breed has not been recognized as a purebred dog by some kennel clubs, including the American Kennel Club, but the dog breed has been the American Rare Breeds Association since 1995. Recognized by Recognized by the American Kennel Club.

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