Alaskan Klee Kai Resource Hub
This site is an independent, unofficial educational resource guide
Not an Official Registry
→ Looking for the official Alaskan Klee Kai parent club and history?
Visit the Alaskan Klee Kai Association of America:
→ AKKAOA.org →
Welcome!
This resource hub was created to help people understand the Alaskan Klee Kai breed through personal experience, curated facts, and links to reputable sources and official websites. Whether you’re researching, considering adoption, looking for rescue info, or just curious… you’re in the right place. Below you’ll find links to official breed clubs, registries, ethical breeder directories, and rescue organizations.
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What Is the Alaskan Klee Kai?
The Alaskan Klee Kai (AKK) is a purebred dog breed that is:
> Recognized by the UKC and entering the AKC Miscellaneous Class (June 2025)
> Known for intelligence, loyalty, and their talkative howls
> Comes in three size varieties: toy, miniature, and standard
Note: The AKK is not a pomsky or miniature husky. Those are mixed breeds, not Alaskan Klee Kai.
The AKK has an established history, breed standard, and clubs working hard to preserve it.
Trusted Alaskan Klee Kai Breed Organizations:
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Alaskan Klee Kai Association of America (AKKOA):
The original and official parent breed club for Alaskan Klee Kai, dedicated to education, breeder ethics, and maintaining breed integrity. Founded by the breed's creator, Linda Spurlin. -
Alaskan Klee Kai Club of America (AKKCOA):
A national breed club supporting AKK representation in conformation and competition events across major registries, breed advocacy, and education. -
United Kennel Club Breed Standard (UKC):
The United Kennel Club was the first to officially recognize the breed in 1997. Their breed standard remains the foundation for conformation. -
American Kennel Club Breed Info (AKC):
The AKC includes Alaskan Klee Kai in their Miscellaneous Class. Helpful overview for the general public and pet owners.
Looking to Rescue or Research Breeders?
- AKKOA Breeder Directory: Always do your own vetting and ask for proof of UKC/AKC FSS registration
- Alaskan Klee Kai National Rescue: Reputable rescue helping place surrendered or retired AKKs.
The History of the Alaskan Klee Kai
Beginning in the 1970s and after over a decade of selective breeding, the first official Alaskan Klee Kai puppy was sold in 1987 by the breed's developer, Linda Spurlin. This marked the public debut of the breed. The name “Klee Kai”, meaning “little dog” in an Eskimo dialect, was chosen to reflect its roots and intended size.
*Breed Recognition
1995 – Recognized by the American Rare Breed Association (ARBA)
1997 – Officially recognized by the United Kennel Club (UKC)
2020 – Accepted into the AKC Foundation Stock Service (FSS)
2025 – June, Accepted into the AKC Miscellaneous Class
The Alaskan Klee Kai remains a rare, purebred dog maintained through responsible breeding and registry oversight. Although often confused with mixed breeds, it remains grounded in its own standard, history, and structure.
*(Breed recognition list last updated June 2025)
Note of Respect
Historical dates and events are shared with respect to the work of Linda Spurlin and the Alaskan Klee Kai Association of America (AKKAOA), who continue to protect and advocate for the integrity of the breed.