How Do You Identify An Alaskan Klee Kai Dog?
The Alaskan Klee Kai is a breed of dog developed in the 70s and still relatively new. Their name roughly translates as “little dog” from the Eskimo language and they were meant to be a companion version of the bigger sled dogs of the north. They are often called a miniature or mini Husky thanks to their outward similarity to the Siberian Husky, but smaller size. Oddly enough they are most closely related to the Alaskan Husky, though they do not share its traits. Because of this breed’s youth and rarity, full grown Klee Kais are often mistaken for puppies. Begin by looking at the dog’s form and shape. Physically they should possess the wolf-like features of the Husky, with long front legs, curved rear haunches, a bushy downward pointing tail, straight back, and wide body. This breed comes in three separate sizes. The standard Klee Kai can be up to 18 inches tall at the shoulder, a miniature can be up to 15 inches high, while a toy is usually less than 13 inches. From nose to tail the Kl
