Alaskan Klee Kai

[DGUtley]

Belichick had an Alaskan Klee Kai dog sitting at his table during the draft. According to the AKC, they call it the "Husky Lite". The Alaskan Klee-Kai is not an AKC recognized breed, but spayed and
neutered dogs can be enrolled in the AKC Canine Partners program for all dogs and compete in AKC Companion Events.

The Alaskan Klee Kai was developed in Alaska by Linda Spurlin and her family to be a companion-sized version of the Alaskan Husky. From the early ‘70s 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. Spurlin originally called her new breed the “Klee Kai,” but in 1995 it was changed to Alaskan Klee Kai.

“They are brilliant little dogs and they pick up training very quickly,” she said. But Solberg also cautioned that they are not for everyone. She explained that many are one-family dogs and do not care for the attention of strangers, which is difficult since their adorable appearance draws the public. “If you are looking for a social dog who loves people, this is not the dog for you. While many breeders have been working hard to improve temperament over the years, most Alaskan Klee Kai are very reserved with people they do not know,” she said.


https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/...skan-klee-kai/


I'm getting the itch to get a new dog. It's been 3 years since lost ours. Anybody know anything about this breed?


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[FindersKeepers]

What a cutie! But, it sounds as if its working dog lineage still figures predominantly in its personality. Huskys are powerful creatures that need a lot of exercise to moderate their high-drive (and sometimes aggressive) traits.

[Helena]

My husky is the most laid back mellow fellow you'll ever meet. And he's still a puppy. I was really worried about him, knowing what the general consensus is about the breed and their energy levels/exercise needs. Turns out, lots of huskies just have really laid back personalities and they don't care what people say.

Disclaimer: He's 3/4 Husky and 1/4 black lab. AND everything I read about this mix and everything the vet recommended to me regarding feeding and such turned out to be completely WRONG. I have an unusual dog. Not complaining. He's the sweetest. I guess I'm just trying to say that even with what you think you are going to get in a dog, they'll be how they are regardless of what a bunch of books and articles claim. So you really never now.

I know that doesn't answer the OP's query. Sorry. I looked into Klee Kais when I was researching a bunch of different breeds, but they didn't fit the bill for what I was looking for and I moved on.

[Lummy]

Don't husky-type dogs have unusually thick coats that shed like crazy? I know nothing about them.

[Lummy]

My husky is the most laid back mellow fellow you'll ever meet. And he's still a puppy. I was really worried about him, knowing what the general consensus is about the breed and their energy levels/exercise needs. Turns out, lots of huskies just have really laid back personalities and they don't care what people say.

Disclaimer: He's 3/4 Husky and 1/4 black lab. AND everything I read about this mix and everything the vet recommended to me regarding feeding and such turned out to be completely WRONG. I have an unusual dog. Not complaining. He's the sweetest. I guess I'm just trying to say that even with what you think you are going to get in a dog, they'll be how they are regardless of what a bunch of books and articles claim. So you really never now.

I know that doesn't answer the OP's query. Sorry. I looked into Klee Kais when I was researching a bunch of different breeds, but they didn't fit the bill for what I was looking for and I moved on.

Glad you got a nice dog. My personal experience with huskies has been mutually reserved. I was fine to leave well enough alone, and he seemed to have the same opinion of me.

[Lummy]

I prefer dogs that are not too active as they can drive you crazy for attention.

[Helena]

Don't husky-type dogs have unusually thick coats that shed like crazy? I know nothing about them.

They blow their coats twice a year. It's messy. People make yarn from the undercoat. https://animals.mom.me/how-to-make-y...-12544667.html

[Cletus]

English shepherd

https://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/re...shepherds.html


https://www.petfinder.com/dog-breeds/english-shepherd/


https://www.allthingsdogs.com/english-shepherd/








They are amazing dogs... smart (almost scary smart). They would not do well in an apartment.

[Helena]

English shepherd ...

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They are amazing dogs... smart (almost scary smart). They would not do well in an apartment.

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