Alaskan Klee Kai

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Country of origin: USA
Registries: UKC, ARBA
Occupation: Companion
Size: Toy: under 13 in tall
Mini: 13 to 15 in tall
Standard: 15 to 17 in tall
Longevity: 13 to 15 years
Exercise: Required daily
Training: Moderate
Grooming: Sheds!

A small breed, the Alaskan Klee Kai has been created from bantam Alaskan Malamutes. Ranging in size from 4.5 to 9kg (10 to 20lb), it was formally recognized as a breed in 1997, with three categories: Toy, Miniature, and Standard. Though still rare, it is bred in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

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