Alaskan Klee Kai look a lot like Siberians, but they also have some differences, such as a shorter snout, larger ears, and a higher tail set. There are three sizes of Klee Kai:
Toy size -- up to 13"
Miniature size -- 13" to 15"
Standard size -- 15" to 17"
The breed comes in four main colors: black-and-white, gray-and-white, red-and-white, or shades of white. The most important thing is that you have to be able to clearly see the facial mask.
Ms. Spurlin worked on breeding these dogs in private until 1988, and that is when she let the public know about them. The American Rare Breed Association recognized the breed in 1995, and the United Kennel Club recognized it in 1997. The AKC has not recognized the Klee Kai yet, but maybe they will someday. So far, there are still not a whole lot of Klee Kai in the country, but there are getting to be more of them.
These dogs are small enough to live in apartments, but they have a lot of energy, so a place with a yard is probably better. Either that, or you should take them for long walks every day. They also blow their coats twice a year, so while that is happening, they need regular brushing.
When Alaskan Klee Kai meet people they don't know, they are pretty cautious at first. For this reason, they are really good watchdogs. They don't like being poked or bullied by children, so they are not always good family pets. But they are smart and they do well in obedience classes, and also in agility.
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