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Breed information
Length range : 53.0-61.0 cm
Height range : 38.0-43.0cm
Weight range : 4.0-10.0kg
Coat : medium|double coat|thick|sheds heavily or blows coat twice a year
Life expectancy years : 12-15
Colors: black and white|gray and white|wolf gray and white|red and white|all white|variety of colors with white.
Activitity Level : Very Energetic
Origin: United States , Alaska
Similar Breeds : Siberian Husky|Alaskan Husky|American Eskimo Dog|Schipperke
History
A recent breed developed in the early 1970s by Linda Spurlin in Wasilla , Alaska. It began from an undersized Alaskan Husky and was developed using Alaskan Huskies and Siberian Huskies , with possible Schipperke and American Eskimo influence to create a smaller companion. UKC recognized the breed in 1997 and it remains rare.
Temperament
Alert , energetic , curious , intelligent , friendly , wary of strangers , loyal , sweet , playful , vocal.
Personality
alert|energetic|curious|intelligent|playful|friendly|quick|smart|owner-oriented|reserved with unfamiliar people and situations|suspicious of strangers at first|eager to please|vocal
Needs
High
Social Needs
High
Grooming
Minimal brushing and combing once a week , occasional combing , baths only a few times a year or every few months , sheds heavily twice yearly.
Nutrition
Feed a high-quality well-balanced dog food that meets AAFCO guidance. Adults should generally eat two meals daily and puppies three to four meals daily on a consistent schedule. Puzzle toys , snuffle mats or slow feeder bowls may help provide mental stimulation during meals.
Breed Standard
Three sizes: toy , miniature , standard. Withers about 38-43 cm overall with erect ears , symmetrical mask and markings , tail curled over the back , thick double coat. Breed resembles the Alaskan Husky in miniature.
Did you know?
Klee kai means small dog in an Eskimo or Athabaskan language and the breed was created to be a smaller companion-sized Husky.
Most Common / iconic illnesses
Patellar luxation, Hypothyroidism, Gastric dilatation-volvulus, Periodontal disease, Factor VII deficiency
Symptoms
Patellar luxation
1. The text indicates bunny-hopping or skipping , carrying the affected leg , intermittent lameness , abnormal gait , knock-knee stance , crouching stance , twisted foot , stiffness and pain might occur.
2. Severe cases may lead to arthritis and persistent lameness
Hypothyroidism
1. The text indicates weight gain without increased appetite , lethargy , reduced desire to exercise , cold intolerance , dry dull hair , excessive shedding , thin hair coat , dark skin pigmentation , skin and ear infections , slow heart rate and neurologic abnormalities might occur
Gastric dilatation-volvulus
1. The text indicates anxious look , looking at the abdomen , standing and stretching , drooling , distended abdomen , retching without producing anything , panting , weakness , collapse and breathing compromise might occur
Periodontal disease
1. The text indicates halitosis , excessive salivation , blood in saliva , dysphagia , pain on mastication , difficulty eating , loose teeth , bleeding gingiva , gingival recession and periodontal pockets might occur
Factor VII deficiency
1. External-health text indicates prolonged or excessive bleeding after surgery , dental work or injury may occur.
2. More bruising than expected or gum bleeding during teething might occur
Onset of symptoms
Patellar luxation
1. The source indicates animals can be affected by the time they are 8 weeks of age.
2. Large-breed lateral forms may be noticed by 5 to 6 months.
3. signs often become noticeable from 6 months to 3 years
Probability Of Onset:
1. hereditary or strongly suspected heritable forms and small breeds may be predisposed.
2. the issue is common in this breed
Hypothyroidism
1. Generally affects middle-aged dogs with an average of 6-7 years
Probability Of Onset:
1. One of the most common endocrine diseases in dogs and moderate breed risk
Gastric dilatation-volvulus
1. The condition is rapidly progressive and acute.
2. Risk may be associated with older dogs
Probability Of Onset:
1. Risk may be increased in deep-chested , older , once-daily fed , large or giant breeds , related dogs and stressed dogs.
2. For this breed the probability from supplied texts is lower than giant breeds but remains included from provided material
Periodontal disease
1. The great majority of dogs over 3 years of age may have some degree requiring intervention
Probability Of Onset:
1. It is probably the most common disease seen in small animal practice and small breed dogs may be more prone to periodontitis
Factor VII deficiency
1. The condition is congenital and present from birth.
2. Symptoms may only appear when a bleeding event occurs and may first be noticed during spay or neuter surgery
Probability Of Onset:
1. this is a significant inherited issue in the breed with notable prevalence
Reasons
Patellar luxation
1. This is a structural or anatomical problem rather than a daily chemical deficiency
Gastric dilatation-volvulus:
1. This is not described as a chemical deficiency.
2. It is a mechanical and circulatory emergency
Hypothyroidism
1. The lacking substance may be thyroid hormone , especially thyroxine
Periodontal disease
1. No daily chemical deficiency is described.
2. Plaque and oral bacterial biofilm are the primary factors
Factor VII deficiency
- 1. External-health text indicates the missing substance may be coagulation Factor VII due to a genetic defect
Patellar luxation:
- 1. The text indicates mild cases may be managed conservatively while severe cases may need surgical correction.
2. OFA grading and awake examination may be used for assessment in dogs 12 months and over
Hypothyroidism:
- 1. The text indicates lifelong oral levothyroxine may be used with blood monitoring and periodic dose adjustment
Gastric dilatation-volvulus
- 1. Immediate veterinary stabilization with intravenous fluids and oxygen therapy may be required.
2. Gastric decompression may be performed and surgery with de-rotation and gastropexy may be needed.
3. Long-term management may include multiple small meals and prophylactic gastropexy may be considered in at-risk dogs
Periodontal disease:
- 1. Treatment may involve periodontal therapy under general anaesthesia , scale and polish , root surface debridement and home oral hygiene.
2. Severe teeth may need extraction and periodontal surgery.
3. Pocket depths below 5 mm may receive subgingival curettage and antibiotic gel while depths above 5 mm may need surgery
Factor VII deficiency:
- 1. External-health text indicates prevention may rely on genetic testing and alerting the veterinarian before procedures.
2. If major bleeding occurs a plasma transfusion may be required
Patellar luxation :
- 1. No supplement is specifically recommended in the supplied primary source text for luxation itself
Hypothyroidism
- 1. No supplement is specifically recommended because treatment may rely on thyroid hormone replacement
Gastric dilatation-volvulus
- 1. No supplement is identified as preventive in the supplied text
Periodontal disease
- 1. No supplement is specifically recommended in the supplied text.
2. Oral care chews can,might be helpful for daily dental home care
Factor VII deficiency
- 1. No supplement is specifically recommended because the external-health text indicates supplements may not correct the defect
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