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 Breed Info
The Alaskan Klee Kai are a wonderful
little breed
that have gorgeous coats and striking facial mask's. They come in
a variety of coat colors...
Black & White, or Shade's of Gray &
White, or Red
& White. They can be found to have short coat, or a long
coat. The Alaskan Klee Kai also have beautiful eyes ranging from
both blue, both brown, parti- eyed or one of each color. The
overall appearance of the Alaskan Klee Kai reflects their northern
heritage. They were developed in Alaska by Linda Spurlin to be a
companion sized version of the Alaskan Husky. The Alaskan
Klee Kai was recognized by the American Rare Breed Association
(ARBA) in 1995 and by the United Kennel Club (UKC) on January 1,
1997.
The Alaskan Klee Kai have many unique traits.
Their unique
character, intelligence, and high energy level can undoubtedly
entertain you, and bring you great joy. As appealing as they are, they
are not for everyone. The information you find here is from my own
personal experience's with the AKK. It is my hope that you will better
understand the breed as a whole, after carefully reading this, and make
your decision as to whether a Alaskan Klee Kai is the right dog for you
and your lifestyle.
Do keep in mind that every dog is an individual.
Advantages
They are loyal & Affectionate.
They have sweet disposition's.
They don't have "Doggy" odor.
They adapt will in all kinds of weather.
They are good with children.
They capture attention every where they go.
They are smart & naturals in the show ring.
They can be a wonderful & loving companion.
They will warm your laps and fill your house with love.
Great companions in the car.
Challenges
May like to dig & chew.
Sheds continuously.
"Blows" coat twice a year.
Likes to run.
Can be pack oriented.
Can be shy.
Should not be trusted off leash.
Standards
UKC
Size
Toy Variety: Up to and including 13 inches.
Miniature Variety: Over 13 inches and up to and including 15 inches.
Standard Variety: Over 15 inches up to and including 17 inches.
Oversized: Over 17 inches
Health
The AKK are found to be a fairly healthy
breed. Keep
in mind the AKK are a new and rare breed and that genetic faults
may appear in the breed, just as genetic faults appear in
long established breeds. More information can be found
on health concerns on the AKKAOA web site.
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<><>FACTOR
VII DEFICIENCY
All
of our breeding stock have been tested at University of Penn for Factor
VII and we currently have all of our Official results. We have
taken all of our "Affected" dogs out of the gene pool and are currently
only breeding carriers and clear dogs. We are working towards clearing
our lines of Factor VII.
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highly recommend, before you buy a puppy from a breeder, that the
breeder has DNA tested ALL of their breeding stock. Its
important to know the status of the parents before you buy!
Socialization
The key to a confident dog
The AKK tend to be shy & cautious with
strangers and
new situations. They need lots of positive exposure to as many
different things as possible. AKK that are well socialized are happy,
secure, and confident.
Grooming/Shedding
The
Alaskan Klee Kai Have Gorgeous coats.
They are a Arctic
dog and have a undercoat that they 'Blow' twice a year. They also shed
continuously. When they blow, it goes everywhere! The AKK are easy
to care for and are extremely clean. But can be often found digging in
the mud. Most AKK don't like their feet wet and will spend hours
grooming themselves. They don't have that "Doggy Odor." It is
best to groom the dogs on a regular basis. Some of the longer coated
dogs become matted if not groomed. They seldom require a bath. When
Bathing, I recommend using FURminator deSheding Shampoo and deShedding
solution. It helps release the undercoat and loose hair.
They also sell a deShedding tool that works well too! Great to use when
they are blowing their coats.
Training
There are few things that compare with the
companionship
of a well trained dog.
A well trained dog develops from a puppy that
is happy,
properly socialized and self confident.
A poorly behaved dog is a problem for
everyone. A well
trained dog is a pleasure to own. A well trained dog is a result of the
dogs owner being willing to work with the dog on a regular basis. Time
spent training your dog will be time well spent!
The AKK are found to be extremely smart and
easy to train,
but they are not always obedient. Just like every person every dog
is different. You can find the AKK doing well in
Obedience, Agility, and as Therapy dogs in nursing homes.
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