Yakitat Kennelette - Alaskan Klee Kai

The Alaskan Klee Kai breed originated from Alaskan Huskies. These "miniatures" generally weigh between 10 and 19  pounds. In 1988 Linda Spurlin sold the first dog for breeding, so it is considered a relatively new breed. The Alaskan Klee Kai have the same characteristics of the bigger huskies. They are pack oriented, bright, emotionally sensitive and affectionate, curious, strong for their size, crafty escape artists, carry a strong prey drive, and they love to run. They are energetic without being hyper and have no inbred physical or health problems. Alaskan Klee Kai are almost odor free and absolutely beautiful. The Klee Kai are very intelligent and thrive on stimulation. They do not do well left in a yard day-after-day without attention and adventure. They love to be with their people and if left unattended for long, will  become destructive or escape. Alaskan Klee Kai are very clean. They do not have a doggy odor and dog breath. They rarely need a bath. Like any other northern breed, they "blow" their coat twice a year, causing lots of shedding for a few weeks usually in the spring and fall. They do not shed much the rest of the year. Unlike some spitz breeds, the Klee Kai is reserved around strangers. Once they know a person, they remember them and are their friend for life. They are alert and make excellent watch (but not guard) dogs. They bark when there is something to bark at, but do not bark just to bark like some dogs. Alaskan Klee Kai require socialization training to avoid becoming aggressive around other dogs and socially deficit with humans. They are uncomfortable when their master is gone and do not like being left alone. They love to go everywhere their person goes and travel well. These dogs bond with everybody in a family and are not necessarily a "one person" dog.