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Alaskan Klee Kai

Coat

Tan: Black (35) Red (55) Brown (95) with Cream (45) Tan (105) in the traditional pattern.
Grizzle: Grey or Liver grizzle (Silver or Regular).
Urajiro: Required on all of the above, always using White (15).
Must be present on minimum lower muzzle, front of chest, paws, and lower legs. Other Urajiro markings are also accepted.
White cheeks, eye spots, ear insides and throat is desirable.
White Markings: White (15) allowed on all of the above as trim, spots and blazes on the head are typical.

Comes in standard, miniature, and toy varieties.

Eyes

Brown (60-69/50-59/90-99) in black-nosed dogz.
Gold (120-129/100-109, 215) Copper (60-69) in others.
All may also have one or two Light Blue(152-158/171-172/175-179)

Nose

Black (35-39/244)
Liver dogz have Liver (90-99/50-59/60-69/188-189/228)
A snow nose (Flesh (180-187/70-79/40-49/213) spot in the middle of the nose) is acceptable.

Faults

Wrong eye colour.
Wrong nose colour.
Asymmetrical markings.
Missing white is a serious fault, as are spots or ticking anywhere on the dog.

Disqualifications

Lack of white mask all together.

Notes

The Alaskan Klee Kai was developed in the 1970's by Linda Spurlin to be a miniature version of the majestic northern spitzes. It wasn't until 1988 that the breed was made available for the public, and since then the Alaskan Klee Kai has grown in popularity. It was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1997.

The Alaskan Klee Kai resembles a miniature version of the Alaskan Husky, with a distinct mask and an alert expression. The breed is considered to be active and agile, as well as a good watchdog. It comes in three sizes and a variety of colours.

The head should be clean with moderate stop. When viewed from the side, the skull and stop taper to form a broad-based wedge. The muzzle should be the same length as the skull, or slightly shorter. The ears are strongly erect with rounded tips. The neck is of medium length, arched and carried proudly. The body should be slightly longer than it is tall, with a just slightly arched topline. The legs have moderate angulation. The tail should preferably hang is a loose curl. The coat should be short and thick, longer on the neck and tail.

Breed Files

Alaskan Klee Kai - Kismet V2

Kismet V2

Filename: Alaskan Klee Kai
Offset: 3256
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: August 3, 2019
Notes: All three size variations included. Standard, Mini, and Toy. Noses appear smaller in second gen Toy variation.
Alaskan Klee Kai - Kismet V1

Kismet V1

Filename: Alaskan Klee Kai
Offset: 1015
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: April 1, 2019
Notes: This is the toy variety of the breed only. 3 color variations, No body/structural variations at this time. Nose is smaller and liplines are thinner in gen 2.
Alaskan Klee Kai - Fango

Fango

Filename: Alaskan Klee Kai
Offset: E645
Base: Labrador
SCP: Labrador
Accepted: January 24, 2010
Notes: Uses addballz for ears, tail, feathering, and markings. Three size variations, five tail variations, and two body thickness variations. Breed different sizes together at your own risk; size does not always pass down correctly.
Alaskan Klee Kai - Unknown

Unknown

Filename: Klee Kai
Offset: F41A
Base: Great Dane
SCP: Great Dane
Accepted: June 11, 2009
Notes: Standard variety.
Alaskan Klee Kai - Kitsufox

Kitsufox

Filename: Alaskan Klee Kai
Offset: B907
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: August 12, 2004
Notes: The addball tail is preferred over the default PF.Magic tail, the tailless variation is a DQ. Comes in three sizes, all are equally accepted.