Characteristics
Average
33-42 cm
4–10 kg
12–15 years old
Not recognized
Brief information
Character
The history of this breed began in the 1970s in the US state of Alaska. Linda Spurlin, a resident of the state, was so fascinated by the small representative of the Alaskan husky breed that she decided to try to breed a small copy of these sled dogs.
Alaskan and Siberian huskies participated in the selection. Later, Schipperke and American Eskimo dogs were also introduced into the breeding process in order to reduce the size of the new breed and avoid problems with dwarfism. Thus, after a few years, the breed of Kli Kai appeared.
By the way, the name “Kli Kai” in translation from the language of the Inuits the people living in the north of America means “little dog”.
For a long time, the SPERLIN family was the only breeder of the new breed. Only in 1988, its representatives became available for diluting other clubs. Officially, Kli Kai was registered by the American dog breeding club in 1997.
Unlike their nearest relatives, Kli Kai is not a sled dog at all, it was created as a companion. This is an energetic, active and very smart dog. It is perfect for both families with children and single people.
Kli Kai are able to become excellent guards and defenders of the house, even despite the small size. They are quite cold and distrustful of strangers, but at the same time they do not show aggression at all. The dog will simply closely monitor the guest and will not immediately allow him to pet him.
But in the circle of his family, kli kai is a truly open and sociable pet. He will surely become the center of everyone’s attention. However, this is a rather restrained breed: an adult pet is unlikely to follow the owner everywhere and demand affection from him.
Klee Kai quickly finds a common language with other animals in the apartment. Is it not always possible to immediately establish relations with cats. But it’s a matter of time: cli kai is non-confrontational and very curious. As a result, pets will surely make friends. But the dog is unlikely to bother with babies for a long time: she will not tolerate a loud cry and excessive childish pranks.
Care
The thick coat of representatives of this breed requires careful care. To avoid hair in the apartment, the dog must be combed two to three times a week, and during the molting period daily. In addition, the pet requires monthly brushing of teeth and trimming of claws.
Conditions of detention
Klee Kai is an agile and energetic dog that, due to its compact size, feels good in a city apartment, provided that it is regularly walked with running and exercise. A dog of this breed is required to spend at least two hours outside per day. Otherwise, a bored pet can cause a lot of trouble to its owner in the form of torn furniture and damaged shoes.
