Lee's Little Huskies

The Legend

by the creator Linda Spurlin 

Somewhere, within the Great Land called Alaska, between the massive mountains, the vast oceans, the silent tundra and the endless sheets of ice, the Glacier Witch looked down and smiled at the bright-eyed tiny form in front of her.  After rescuing it from the icy waters, and drying it before the fire, it appeared somewhat smaller than before, and she was pleased.  For the little Husky's smaller size would make it an ideal companion. She searched the various native dialects and, deriving it's name from the Eskimo words for 'little dog', she christened the masked creature, 'Klee Kai'.   L.S.

The Alaskan Klee Kai was developed by Linda S. Spurlin of Wasilla, Alaska, and her family to be a companion-sized version of 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 and subsequent breeders of the Alaskan Klee Kai were and are determined to avoid health and temperament problems in their developing breed, even though it has meant very slow growth in the numbers of Alaskan Klee Kai. The Alaskan Klee Kai is still extremely rare. The breed's name was originally "Klee Kai of Alaska" but in 1995, it was changed to "Alaskan Klee Kai." Mrs. Spurlin created the breed name "Klee Kai". The Alaskan Klee Kai was recognized by the United Kennel Club January 1, 1997.

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Official UKC Alaskan Klee Kai Standards

HEIGHT & WEIGHT

It is intended that the Alaskan Klee Kai remain a small to medium-sized dog. Height is measured from the withers to the ground. An Alaskan Klee Kai should not appear heavy or too thin. Weight should be proportionate to height.

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.

Serious Fault: Over 17 inches up to and including 17½ inches.

Disqualification: Over 17½ inches in height.