Alaskan Kli-kai: breed description and cultivation

Mini Husky, or Alaskan Kli-kai, is a unique breed of miniature dogs. They managed to preserve all the positive aspects of the husky and add to the breed decorativeness from dwarf dogs. Despite the simplicity of the name, this breed is considered the most successful of all bred in the last century.

Alaskan Kli-kai appeared at the dawn of the XIX century. The breed is called so by chance - in the language of the Eskimos, “Kli-kai” means “small dog”.

In the 70s in the United States, a girl named Linda decided to have a husky pet in her house. At that moment, when the pet was still too small, Linda thought that it would be great to have a dwarf copy of the husky. The girl began to carry out her ideas with the support of her friend Eileen Gregory. The ladies spent two decades to get a new breed that has all characteristics of a husky, but differs in small growth.

In 1989, the breed was officially exposed. The event was grandiose, the wide scope of the event allowed new dogs to find loyal fans. The end of the 90s marked the final stage of selection. In the same period, the Association of Rare Dog Breeds recognized the Alaskan clique officially as an independent breed.

How the breeders managed to create a miniature husky is unknown. According to some assumptions, the girls were selected by the smallest representatives of the husky, crossing them among themselves to get the same miniature offspring. Another version speaks of the initial selection with small breeds, because the dwarf husky is remotely similar to Pomeranian.

Today it does not matter exactly how this work was done, because the result exceeded all expectations. Mini-huskies are still rare, but the breed is quickly gaining popularity among dog lovers and professional breeders.

Today, 3 growth groups can be distinguished from this miniature dog breed.

• Standard. An adult dog does not grow above 43 cm, the weight category is in the region of 10 kilograms.
• Mini. The size of the dog is within 38 cm at the withers or lower, the weight is about 7 kilograms.
• Toy or toy. The smallest of all individuals. The height of the animal is not higher than 33 cm, weight - not more than 5 kilograms.

Description of the external features of the breed.

• Head. The shape of the muzzle is wedge-shaped, without skin folds or sagging skin. The muzzle is slightly extended to the nose. Ears are erect, triangular, wide, set high. Scissor bite, lips close to the jaw. Stroke of the mucosa in black and dark brown colors. The eyes are almond-shaped, the color of the iris varies from black-brown to blue. There are individuals with heterochromia.
• Body. The body is well-built, the back is straight, the legs are straight, correctly set. Fingers are gathered in dense brushes. The bones of the limbs are thin. Paw pads are chubby, dense. The neck is strong, short. The tail is elastic, located high, wrapped in a ring. The tail can be on the side of the pet or lie on its back. The belly is tight.
• The coat is thick, two-layer. On the muzzle and legs shortened.

All these characteristics correspond to northern dogs, because it was from them that the breed described was derived. Defects of clicks include a direct bite, bulging eyes or improperly set (close or far from each other). If you are offered such an animal, it is better to refuse it.

In individuals with gray or black hair, the stroke will be black. The red color is supported by a dark brown stroke. The coat of dogs is painted in two shades - white and some additional: red, gray, black. There are individuals with a color for a deer or saturated brown.

For any type, the location of white spots on the abdomen, chest, neck, extremities, partially on the muzzle and breeches is characteristic. The mask on the face must be pronounced, contrasting. The pattern on the face is closed, symmetrical. Are visible areas of the eyebrows, cheeks, a longitudinal strip on the nose or forehead is possible.

White color of wool is entered in the register of standard colors of the breed. Such an animal is purebred, but is not allowed to breed due to the novelty of the gene pool. Albino dogs are considered disqualified.

Soft thick undercoat helps maintain the animal’s hair in a raised position. During molting, a complete change of the undercoat occurs, which is the norm.

Alaskan Kli-kai is officially registered with two types of wool.

• Shorthair, or standard. The hair is elastic, straight, well outlines the figure of a dog.
• Longhair. The outer hair is longer, firmer. Fluffy hair does not hide the contours of the body of dogs. The wool acquires the greatest length in the area of ​​the tail, paws, and ears.

The dwarf’s fur coat should display the contours of the pet’s body, but not hide them. All kinds of haircuts are forbidden to exhibition individuals, except for a hygienic haircut between the pillows and fingers of the animal.

The main distinguishing feature of the clique from the northern brothers is the contrasting mask, the contours of which should be clearly visible. Compared to husky dogs, the miniature baby is more active, agile, energetic. Like its brethren, an animal devoted to its owner can serve him as a companion, watchman or guard.

The Alaskan Kli-kai is not a descendant of huskies, just like the Malamutes and Siberian Husky. This confusion arose due to the use of malamutes and husky dogs as mounts. A miniature copy will not be able to drag a sleigh with a rider.

Alaskan huskies have no related roots with Malamutes and were not brought into Alaska from the coast of Russia. Siberian huskies are direct descendants of sledding huskies and are related to malumates.

The breed of miniature husky is rare and therefore expensive. These indicators lure scammers. To get a real puppy, click in line. There are not so many official nurseries in which cliques are bred, which is why there is a queue.

If this does not bother you, then you can safely contact the kennel for a dog, having previously drawn up a contract of sale. If the breeder does not want to provide you with all the necessary papers, you should be wary, most likely you are dealing with a fraudster.

All existing nurseries work according to one plan developed by Linda. Dashes cannot stand in the pedigree of babies, as careful tracking and tight control over breeding are carried out.

Every breeder is required to control the cleanliness of the breed. A baby who has reached the age of 8 months is subjected to metrics and compared with the generally accepted breed standard. The following possible click defects are necessarily taken into account:

• Incorrect mask if the pattern is located on the back side;
• bite problems;
• coat color of the animal.

All animals that do not pass the test are rejected and forced sterilization.

Naturally, a pet that does not pass the test will be sold cheaper than its purebred correct brethren, but the difference will not be significant.

The big advantage of this breed is the lack of smell from the skin or coat of the dog. If the pet’s nutrition is disturbed, the first signal of an improper diet is the appearance of a smell. The animal is clean, the dog will not bathe in puddles or dirt, delve into the trash can. Despite the fact that mini-husky licks itself like a cat, it is necessary to check the pet's hair for ticks, fleas.

It is recommended to comb the hair regularly, especially after walking. If the pet is kept in the apartment all the time, then the hair is combed once a week. To do this, you should buy a massage comb. Puppies require daily combing. By the fifth month of life, their coat becomes denser. At this time, a weekly combing will be sufficient.

The most important thing to take care of is regular cleaning of the dog from traces of dirt or dust. You can do this with a dry or damp cloth, brushing off the stained area or washing the animal. Bathing your pet should not be done frequently, so as not to dry the skin of the dog. Bathing is carried out in warm water with the use of shampoos for short-haired or other breeds. If you have an albino dog, you can use tint shampoos.

Bathing is desirable no more than three times a year. After bathing, the animal is allowed to dry naturally in a warm room. After drying, they begin to comb the wool. It is extremely accurate to process the tail. It’s best to do it when the pet has taken a lying position so that the dog does not have unpleasant sensations.

During molting, the dog is used to comb out the dog Furminator allowing you to quickly and easily collect a thick undercoat. Particularly noteworthy is the area between the pillows on the paws, it is in this place that dogs most often have mats.

Clipping is an important hygienic procedure for dogs living exclusively in the house or walking on soft surfaces. Long claws prevent the animal from moving, which can lead to injury to the paws. Guillotine-type clippers are used for clipping. The slice is vertical without affecting the capillary region. The indent is 5 millimeters or more.

Ears are a vulnerable area of ​​this breed. They need every week several times to clean with cleaning lotionintended for the ears of dogs, use hydrogen peroxide or warm water. Processing is carried out using a cotton pad, gauze or cotton swab.

Eyes are also cleaned with products from veterinary pharmacies. It is necessary to wipe the dog’s eyes after each walk. If mucus, tears or other discharge from them occurs, you should consult a doctor.

When choosing the type of food, you should pay attention to the condition of the pet's oral cavity. The formation of caries and tartar is not something supernatural for this breed. A small dog should be accustomed to the procedure of brushing your teeth. Use a regular toothbrush for this is not worth it, it is better to purchase a special dog, like tooth powder. Teeth should be brushed once a week. With signs of tartar formation, the pet should be taken to the doctor to remove it. This procedure is painless and passes quickly in the early stages.

Kli-kai dog is very active, playful, therefore it is recommended to conduct long walks or jogs with it. The pet must visit the street at least twice a day or be released into the enclosed courtyard. To the dog was not bored, you can buy her a variety of toys, including interactive ones.

In Kli-kai, practically no serious hereditary genetic diseases were detected. The strength of the pet’s health is also due to strict dog breeding rules. The average life span of miniature pets is 15 years, which is quite a lot for dogs. Kli-kai can be attributed to long-lived breeds.

A small clique needs to be fed on a schedule. Puppies under 5 weeks of age eat 5 times a day, and the older the dog gets, the less he eats, while the amount of food increases. The adult is fed twice a day - morning and evening.

It is advisable to feed your pet in the morning, last meal in the late evening. At night, it is advisable not to give a dog anything. A bowl of food should stand 20 minutes. This time is enough for the pet to eat everything, then the capacity of the food should be removed. The dog should have access to drinking water throughout the day.

When feeding a dog with dry food, it is worth giving preference only super premium segment. Suitable food for any decorative dogs or husky. The portions on the back of the package are just recommendations. Each dog has its own individual characteristics and requirements for the amount of feed absorbed, associated with indicators such as activity, age, weight, and so on.

Dry feeds are a balanced diet. Adding additional vitamins or mineral complexes to the diet occurs only after consultation with a veterinarian. The food is also selected according to the age of the dog - do not give an adult food for puppies and vice versa. You should also feed your pet one brand over the long term.

Before giving the dog natural products, you will have to make a menu for the pet. The food offered is even to be balanced. It must include proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, trace elements.

What can be given:

• poultry meat or beef, be sure to be without veins, bone splinters;
• vegetables;
• beef entrails, entrails;
• boiled fish without bones;
• low fat kefir;
• hard cheeses;
• liver;
• fruit in small quantities;
• raw chicken eggs once a week;
• porridge (preferably rice or buckwheat).

What is forbidden:

• pork (any fatty foods cause diarrhea in Kli-kai);
• raw potatoes;
• cream products, milk;
• sweets, flour products;
• smoked meats;
• pickled vegetables;
• legumes;
• offal.

It is advisable to add fats and oils of vegetable origin to the dog’s food to maintain the optimal condition of the coat and skin of the dog. It is also recommended to give her grass roots. Vegetation has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

You can alternate feeding with natural products with dry food. Changing the diet should not occur in one day, mix the selected ingredient into food in small portions. The transition is necessarily built so that it is smoothotherwise it may affect the health of the pet.

Compared with his Siberian husky brother, the behavior of the clique can be called feline. A tiny petite kind, trusting, the dog, like a cat, can wash its face with its front paws.

The dog kindly treats all family members and other animals, does not show signs of aggression, distrust. With small children, the pet behaves neatly, showing tenderness.

The dog behaves carefully with strangers, but politely, and if the owner shows him signs of sympathy, a click-kai will support this.

The breed has its own way of giving voice. Animals "talk", make harmonious sounds, similar to howling, gurgling, mowing. The dog will never bark loudly. Barking is an aggression that the breed is incapable of.

Despite its size, the baby needs training, control, and physical exertion. All puppies are socialized. Training will allow the dog to be more disciplined, perform simple commands or easy tricks. Mental stress also has a positive effect on the dog. The breed is not considered shy, which allows the pet to train on the role of a guard.

The main skill of the breed is a companion dog, therefore, this animal should not be wound up by those who first take a dog or people with an active lifestyle. The size of the dog makes it an apartment pet. If the pet does not receive due attention and care, then he can begin to spoil objects in the apartment, to spoil in the wrong places.

The Alaskan clique can be trained in swimming, carry, aport, and others. Training should take place in a playful way. It is enough to take an hour for one team, the frequency of repetition of the material passed is 0 for three days.

Names to dogs are thought up in accordance with their temperament, for example, Kipish, Puma, Joysik (from English joy - joy).

For dogs, the following nicknames are suitable in the English manner: Bill, Day, Henri, Largi, Archon. Names can also be affectionate: Cupcake, Toyce, Buddy.

For girls, beautiful elegant female names are selected: Jewell, Lucy, Anuka, Raquel, Gaby, Albi.

It is not necessary for the animal to give foreign nicknames, you can come up with your own: Plush, Max, Bim and others.

Owners of dogs of this breed respond positively about their pets. Small sizes make it easy to keep them in homes, walk. Animals get along with children, but they do not become nannies. Dogs do not make an annoying bark, they playfully act, but they obey the owner the first time if they were trained.

The price of a representative of this breed is a fat minus, as well as the difficulty of obtaining a dog. But positive character traits, ease of pet care smooth out this drawback.

Alaskan Kli-kai - a new breed of decorative animals, which ensures success around the world.

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