About The Breed
The Alaskan Klee Kai was developed in Alaska by Linda Spurlin and her family, to be a companion-sized version of a type of dog referred to as the Alaskan Husky. From the early 70’s through 1988, the Spurlins carefully selected dogs who met their high standards for appearance and soundness. In 1988, they made the Alaskan Klee Kai available to others. Mrs. Spurlin originally called her new breed the “Klee Kai”, but in 1995 it was changed to “Alaskan Klee Kai”.
The Alaskan Klee Kai was recognized by the American Rare Breed Associated (ARBA) in 1995 and by the United Kennel Club in 1997.
The Alaskan Klee Kai comes in four colors, black and white, gray and white, red and white, as well as white (although this is not a preferred color and cannot be shown in conformation). They also have a wide array of eye colors, including: brown, blue, hazel, and any combination of these (bi-eyed and parti-eyed).
The breed is a double coated breed, which means they have a top coat and a fluffy undercoat. They typically blow their undercoat twice a year, however they still shed fur regularly. They typically don't require a large amount of grooming. Weekly brushing sessions and a bath a couple of times a year is usually sufficient.
The breed is a double coated breed, which means they have a top coat and a fluffy undercoat. They typically blow their undercoat twice a year, however they still shed fur regularly. They typically don't require a large amount of grooming. Weekly brushing sessions and a bath a couple of times a year is usually sufficient.