Alaskan Klee Kai 317

The Alaskan Klee Kai originated in Alaska during the 1970s. Some facts about the Alaskan Klee Kai are that it is a relatively new dog breed and has a rich history. They were developed to create a companion-sized version of the Alaskan Husky-type dogs.

More specifically, they were meant to be a smaller version of the Alaskan Interior Village dogs, which were native dogs that blended with Siberian Husky lines during the 1900s. Smaller Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Huskies were bred with Schipperkes and American Eskimo Dogs to get a smaller size without issues of dwarfism.

The general public was introduced to the dog breed in 1988. The Alaskan Klee Kai, like its Husky ancestors, is considered a spitz-type dog breed. Although they are not currently recognized by the AKC, they are included in the Foundation Stock Service and the breed is recognized by the United Kennel Club and the American Rare Breed Association.