The Alaskan Klee Kai breed (literally "Alaskan little dog") originates, as its name suggests, from the American state of Alaska. The term "klee kai" itself comes from the Inuit language. The breed was developed in the 1970s by breeder Linda Spurlin, whose goal was to create a "smaller version" of the husky that could be kept in an apartment as a family companion. She achieved this by crossing Alaskan and Siberian Huskies with the American Eskimo Dog and the Schipperke, followed by careful selection of breeding individuals.
In 1997, the breed was officially recognized by the United Kennel Club (UKC), though it is still awaiting recognition by the European Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI).
The Alaskan Klee Kai is a very rare breed in our region and is more commonly found in the United States or Russia. I fell in love with the Klee Kai at first sight and was determined to bring them here. It wasn’t an easy journey—my breeding dogs were imported from Russia and Germany. My kennel is the first of this breed in the Czech Republic. Since the breed cannot be registered under the FCI, it operates under the IKC club (IKC z. s.).
The breed was developed specifically to be a family companion—and it truly is. The Klee Kai is deeply attached to its family and loves all its members. Socialization is important from an early age, so I raise my puppies in a family environment, gradually introducing them to children and other pets.
However, the husky heritage of the Klee Kai is undeniable—it is a highly intelligent and active breed that loves spending quality time with its owner and family.
Because the breed is extremely rare in this part of the world, there is a lot of interest in the puppies. Many of those I’ve bred now live abroad—in countries like Slovenia, Switzerland, and Germany.
When I first got my Klee Kais, I wanted to present and promote the breed to raise awareness. That’s why I started attending dog shows with my stud dog Jerry, and he was very successful:
I enjoyed participating in dog shows, and since a healthy and correct appearance is important to me, I eventually obtained a license to judge dogs. Today, you can meet me at IKC club shows not only as an exhibitor but also as a judge.
