{"id":176173,"date":"2022-07-16T08:03:15","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/"},"modified":"2022-07-16T08:03:15","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:03:15","slug":"are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Klee Kais like Huskies?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/#Are_Klee_Kais_like_Huskies\" title=\"Are Klee Kais like Huskies?\">Are Klee Kais like Huskies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/#What_is_the_Mini_Husky_called\" title=\"What is the Mini Husky called?\">What is the Mini Husky called?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/#How_big_does_a_mini_husky_get\" title=\"How big does a mini husky get?\">How big does a mini husky get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/#How_big_do_mini_Alaskan_Klee_Kai_get\" title=\"How big do mini Alaskan Klee Kai get?\">How big do mini Alaskan Klee Kai get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/#What_is_the_difference_between_a_mini_husky_and_a_Klee_Kai\" title=\"What is the difference between a mini husky and a Klee Kai?\">What is the difference between a mini husky and a Klee Kai?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/#What_are_Klee_Kais_mixed_with\" title=\"What are Klee Kais mixed with?\">What are Klee Kais mixed with?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/#What_breed_of_dog_is_similar_to_a_husky\" title=\"What breed of dog is similar to a husky?\">What breed of dog is similar to a husky?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/#What_small_dog_looks_like_a_husky\" title=\"What small dog looks like a husky?\">What small dog looks like a husky?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/#What_is_the_smallest_husky\" title=\"What is the smallest husky?\">What is the smallest husky?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/#What_breeds_make_a_Mini_Husky\" title=\"What breeds make a Mini Husky?\">What breeds make a Mini Husky?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/#What_is_the_smallest_husky_mix_breed\" title=\"What is the smallest husky mix breed?\">What is the smallest husky mix breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/#What_breed_looks_like_a_Mini_Husky\" title=\"What breed looks like a Mini Husky?\">What breed looks like a Mini Husky?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/#Do_mini_Huskies_make_good_pets\" title=\"Do mini Huskies make good pets?\">Do mini Huskies make good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/#What_is_the_smallest_breed_of_Husky\" title=\"What is the smallest breed of Husky?\">What is the smallest breed of Husky?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/#Do_mini_Huskies_grow\" title=\"Do mini Huskies grow?\">Do mini Huskies grow?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/#Are_miniature_huskies_rare\" title=\"Are miniature huskies rare?\">Are miniature huskies rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/#Do_Alaskan_Klee_Kai_stay_small\" title=\"Do Alaskan Klee Kai stay small?\">Do Alaskan Klee Kai stay small?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/#How_big_do_toy_Alaskan_Klee_Kai_get\" title=\"How big do toy Alaskan Klee Kai get?\">How big do toy Alaskan Klee Kai get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/#Is_a_Klee_Kai_a_mini_husky\" title=\"Is a Klee Kai a mini husky?\">Is a Klee Kai a mini husky?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/#At_what_age_is_a_Klee_Kai_full_grown\" title=\"At what age is a Klee Kai full grown?\">At what age is a Klee Kai full grown?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/#Is_a_Klee_Kai_the_same_as_a_Miniature_Husky\" title=\"Is a Klee Kai the same as a Miniature Husky?\">Is a Klee Kai the same as a Miniature Husky?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/#What_is_the_difference_between_a_husky_and_a_Klee_Kai\" title=\"What is the difference between a husky and a Klee Kai?\">What is the difference between a husky and a Klee Kai?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/#Are_Klee_Kais_related_to_Huskies\" title=\"Are Klee Kais related to Huskies?\">Are Klee Kais related to Huskies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/#What_breeds_make_up_a_Klee_Kai\" title=\"What breeds make up a Klee Kai?\">What breeds make up a Klee Kai?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-klee-kais-like-huskies-2\/#Where_do_Klee_Kais_come_from\" title=\"Where do Klee Kais come from?\">Where do Klee Kais come from?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Klee_Kais_like_Huskies\"><\/span>Are Klee Kais like Huskies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Alaskan klee kai is an intelligent, high-activity dog. However, they are not hyper. <b>Unlike other husky breeds, they are highly trainable and make good watchdogs. Also unlike their cousins, they are suspicious of strangers. They require their owner&#8217;s attention and are most likely found at their owner&#8217;s side.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Mini_Husky_called\"><\/span>What is the Mini Husky called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alaskan Klee Kai<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_does_a_mini_husky_get\"><\/span>How big does a mini husky get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Miniature Huskies are a small breed of dog, standing <b>up to 17 inches tall and weighing no more than 35 pounds. Females tend to be smaller, measuring around 13 to 16 inches tall and weighing between 20 and 30 pounds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_mini_Alaskan_Klee_Kai_get\"><\/span>How big do mini Alaskan Klee Kai get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are three sizes of Klee Kai: Toy Variety: Up to and including 13 inches. Miniature Variety: <b>Over 13 inches and up to and including 15 inches. Standard Variety: Over 15 inches up to and including 17 inches.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_a_mini_husky_and_a_Klee_Kai\"><\/span>What is the difference between a mini husky and a Klee Kai?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Miniature Husky puppies can do best in areas with colder temperatures and require outdoor time and\/or lots of space to run. Alaskan Klee Kai are known to be loyal companions. They are intelligent and easy to train but can be stubborn. They need owners that are not too soft and can be the pack leader.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Klee_Kais_mixed_with\"><\/span>What are Klee Kais mixed with?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What are Alaskan Klee Kais mixed with? Breeders developed the Alaskan Klee Kai through careful mixing of <b>Siberian and Alaskan Huskies with the American Eskimo, Spitz, and Schipperke to create a breed that looks similar to the Siberian Husky but smaller and for use as a companion.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_dog_is_similar_to_a_husky\"><\/span>What breed of dog is similar to a husky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Malamutes<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_small_dog_looks_like_a_husky\"><\/span>What small dog looks like a husky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Affection Level<\/b><b>Medium<\/b>Pet-FriendlyMediumExercise NeedsHighPlayfulnessHighEnergy LevelHigh6 more rowsx26bull;13-Jan-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_smallest_husky\"><\/span>What is the smallest husky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alaskan klee kai<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breeds_make_a_Mini_Husky\"><\/span>What breeds make a Mini Husky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Miniature Husky is a smaller version of the Standart Siberian Husky, bred by Bree Normandin, who created it by mixing <b>small-sized Standart Siberian Huskies until the Miniature Husky was complete.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_smallest_husky_mix_breed\"><\/span>What is the smallest husky mix breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Smallest Husky Mix Breeds: 12 Small Siberian Husky Mixes<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maltsky (Siberian Husky x Maltese)  <\/li>\n<li>Horgi\/Siborgi (Siberian Husky x Corgi)  <\/li>\n<li>Shiba Inusky (Siberian Husky x Shiba Inu)  <\/li>\n<li>Beaski (Siberian Husky x Beagle)  <\/li>\n<li>Siberian Boston (Husky x Boston Terrier)  <\/li>\n<li>Siberian Cocker (Husky x American Cocker Spaniel)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_looks_like_a_Mini_Husky\"><\/span>What breed looks like a Mini Husky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alaskan klee kai<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_mini_Huskies_make_good_pets\"><\/span>Do mini Huskies make good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>When properly trained, the Mini Husky makes a great family pet because they are very loyal and affectionate. They tend to get along well with children and are not aggressive with other dogs. Though the Mini Husky may chase cats, they can be trained not to.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_smallest_breed_of_Husky\"><\/span>What is the smallest breed of Husky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alaskan Klee Kai<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_mini_Huskies_grow\"><\/span>Do mini Huskies grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Miniature Husky will grow to 16 inches and weigh up to 35 pounds as an adult. So, their size is much smaller than the standard Siberian Husky. But, the Miniature Siberian Husky personality should be the same as a regular Siberian Husky. They are active, playful, and outgoing dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_miniature_huskies_rare\"><\/span>Are miniature huskies rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mini Huskies are relatively new in the Dogdom, but they&#8217;re also <b>quite rare, where the average litter size is around 9 to 11 puppies. What is this? Some consider them a luxury breed and have to be carefully bred, so they don&#8217;t pop up everywhere.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Alaskan_Klee_Kai_stay_small\"><\/span>Do Alaskan Klee Kai stay small?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The klee kai comes in three sizes: standard, over 15 inches up to and including 17 inches; <b>miniature, over 13 inches up to and including 15 inches; and toy, up to 13 inches.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_toy_Alaskan_Klee_Kai_get\"><\/span>How big do toy Alaskan Klee Kai get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>13 inches<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Klee_Kai_a_mini_husky\"><\/span>Is a Klee Kai a mini husky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Alaskan klee kai and the miniature husky breed are very similar in appearance, but <b>they are actually separate breeds with different characteristics. These small dogs are a great alternative to pet owners who love Alaskan and Siberian huskies but are smaller versions from the breed standard.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_is_a_Klee_Kai_full_grown\"><\/span>At what age is a Klee Kai full grown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on their size, Alaskan Klee Kais usually finish growing around the time they turn <b>1 year old. Around 10 months, they&#8217;ve reached their full height, but they will then continue to gain some more weight and fill out over the upcoming months. Larger Alaskan Klee Kais may take up to 2 years to fully mature.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Klee_Kai_the_same_as_a_Miniature_Husky\"><\/span>Is a Klee Kai the same as a Miniature Husky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Alaskan klee kai and the miniature husky breed are very similar in appearance, but <b>they are actually separate breeds with different characteristics. These small dogs are a great alternative to pet owners who love Alaskan and Siberian huskies but are smaller versions from the breed standard.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_a_husky_and_a_Klee_Kai\"><\/span>What is the difference between a husky and a Klee Kai?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Siberian Husky has a much thicker and fluffier coat compared to the fur of the Alaskan Klee Kai. The primary difference between the Alaskan Klee Kai and the Siberian Husky is their sizes. The Siberian Husky is far larger than the Alaskan Klee Kai in both size and weight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Klee_Kais_related_to_Huskies\"><\/span>Are Klee Kais related to Huskies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Unlike the Alaskan and Siberian Huskies they are descended from, Alaskan Klee Kais are meant to be companion dogs, rather than working animals that pull sleds. While they look similar to Huskies, Alaskan Klee Kais have some obvious differences in temperament, including their wariness of strangers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breeds_make_up_a_Klee_Kai\"><\/span>What breeds make up a Klee Kai?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Starting with this dog, Spurlin bred <b>Alaskan huskies and Siberian huskies to create the klee kai, perhaps adding a schipperke and American Eskimo to obtain a smaller size. In 1997, the United Kennel Club recognized the Alaskan klee kai.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_Klee_Kais_come_from\"><\/span>Where do Klee Kais come from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Unlike the Alaskan and Siberian Huskies they are descended from, Alaskan Klee Kais are meant to be companion dogs, rather than working animals that pull sleds. While they look similar to Huskies, Alaskan Klee Kais have some obvious differences in temperament, including their wariness of strangers.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are Klee Kais like Huskies?What is the Mini Husky called?How big does a mini husky get?How big do mini Alaskan Klee Kai get?What is the difference between a mini husky and a Klee Kai?What are Klee Kais mixed with?What breed of dog is similar to a husky?What small dog looks like a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-176173","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/176173"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=176173"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/176173\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=176173"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=176173"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=176173"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}