Akks Of Kabo/information

How do I get on the waiting list?

If you'd like to be placed on our waitng list, drop us an email at akksofkabo@comcast.net and we will send you our questionnaire. We do not require a deposit to be placed on the list, only once you are offered a puppy. You may remain on the list as long as you'd like. We reserve the right to refuse to sell a puppy to someone if things are not as they seem from the original questionnaire. We also reserve the right to keep any puppy from our own litters regardless who or how many are on our waiting list.

Is this breed good with children?

Like any breed it all depends on how they are raised. If the dog is treated with love and respect, it will give the same back. If the dog is treated harshly and/or abused it may respond aggressively. The dogs will adapt to the children ( if the children are hyper, the dog tends to be, and if the children are calmer the dog will be as well). Also, if the children mistreat the dog, it will learn from their actions. Socialization is key in this breed.

What are some of the health issues, such as common genetic defects, present in the AKK?

See our health issues link at the top of the page. Our male Kilo is a FVII Carrier, all his pups will be tested for FVII before they leave us.

Do they shed?

YES! They blow their coat about twice a year, but do shed year round. There is a great brush called the Furminator that we would definitely recommend to help control the hair.

Do they make alot of noise?

It really depends on the dog. Some love to talk to you and tell you everything that is going on. Kabo is a BIG talker. He likes to have a conversation with you and let you know what he is thinking and what he wants. If you go for a car ride and don't take him to "Grandma's" you will most definitely hear about it. However, one of my mom's dogs only makes noise when you get home, when she is upset or playing. One of my brother only barks at things outside the fence that upsets her (someone pulling in the drive or another dog), and when you get home. It is like they have to tell you about their day when you get home, once they are done, they are quiet. Each dog has its own personality and way of communicating.

How long will I have to wait for a puppy?

It is very hard to say how long the wait will/can be. This depends on so many things: how many litters we have, size of the litter, if you have any specific preferences (such as, double blue eyes), your place on the waiting list and what the people before you want. If you don't have any preferences and everyone before you does, your wait could be shorter. There are just to many variables to give an accurate answer to that question.

Can you provide me with references including the vet you currently use?

As we have only had 2 litters of AKK so far, we only 2 references but we can share them with you. We can also share some of our past Chihuahua references if you'd like. As soon as we have a few more AKK references we will be posting a Reference Page. If you would like our vet reference, Please feel free to contact us for that information.

What health tests do you do on your adults before choosing to breed them, as well as what certifications do they have?

Kinsey, Kilo and Kiara all are OFA certified in cardiac, patella, and cerf. Kilo is OFA certified in thyroid as well. Kinsey and Kiara will both have thyroid testing soon. Kena and Kabo are in the process of being tested but will be certified with OFA. When we get everyone done they will all have cardiac, patella, and the necessary bloodwork: CBC, thyroid and liver function.

What characteristics are important to you when chosing a dog to breed?

Tempermant, health and of course, if they fit the breed standard.

How many litters did the parents have last year?

Kinsey had 1 litter with Kabo, Kiara had 1 litter, and Kilo sired 1 litter. (Kiara and Kilo came from the same breeder and each had a litter with her before coming to us). Kinsey and Kabo's litter was AKK's of Kabo only litter last year.

All our females will only be bred 2 heats in a row then will rest a heat. If for some reason we feel as though the female needs a break after a litter, we will always do what is best for her and let her rest. We are a small breeder and usually will only have a few litters per year.

Are both parents of the litter on site?

Most of the time this is the case. Occasionally we will use the other male to breed with (for example, I used Kilo for the current litter that I have but he lives with my parents). However both parents will be availabe if and when people come to visit. We feel it is important to meet both parents of the puppies.

Can we come visit the parents and the puppies?

We encourage people to come and meet the parents and the puppies. Even if we don't have puppies at the time, you are still more than welcome to come visit all of our adult dogs. We believe it is good for the puppies as well as the adults to have people come and visit. The more socialization the puppies get the better. We also want more people to see how and where the puppies are raised. They are all raised in the house with lots of love and attention. They are part of our family from day one till they leave us.

What vaccinations, dewormings, etc. will the puppies have before they leave?

All puppies will have their first puppy shot. We worm them at 2, 3, 4, & 6 weeks. They will have their dew claws removed and be microchipped as well. If the sire is Kilo, the puppy will be FVII tested. Kilo is a FVII carrier so each puppy from his litters will be FVII tested before they leave. The rest of our dogs are FVII clear so their puppies will be FVII clear by default.

What will you supply with your puppies?

Each of our puppies comes with our own "puppy pack". In the pack you will get some of the current food they are eating, nutri-cal, a few toys, a harness, leash, a bed, a blanket, as well as a disk with all of the pictures we have taken of the puppies. We also make a puppy book to go in the puppy pack, that includes all of the paperwork as well as a health record that shows their weights each week, dates they were wormed and with what, date of their dew claw removal, microchip and shot. It also has pictures of their litter mates.

At what age do you let your puppies leave?

Our puppies are able to leave at 8 weeks of age unless we feel it is necessary to hold the puppy longer.

Are your puppies registered? Are their limitations on the registration?

All of our dogs are registered with United Kennel Club. Each puppy is sold on a co-owner contract. AKK's of Kabo will remain the co-owner until the puppy is spayed/neutered. At that time we will sign off on ownership. If youare looking for a breeding contract, please contact us for more information.

Can I have a copy of the contract and Health guarantee?

All of our puppies come with a 1 year health guarantee and we would be more than happy to email you a sample copy of these documents if you are interested.

Do you have the pedigrees of your dogs available for inspection?

If you are interested in seeing their pedigrees please drop us an email at akksofkabo@comcast.net

Do you require a deposit?

We don't require a deposit to be placed on our waiting list. Once you are offered a puppy, we required a $500 deposit to hold the puppy. If you should change your mind, we will refund the deposit minus $150 to offset any expenses. At anytime between the deposit being made and the puppy being delivered, we have right to cancel the contract for any reason, at any time. In which case we would return the deposit in full.

What are the sizes of an AKK?

There are three Sizes of Alaskan Klee Kai.
Toy: up to and including 13 inches
Minature: over 13 inches and up to and including 15 inches
Standard: over 15 inches and up to and including 17 inches
Serious Fault: over 17 inches and up to an including 17 1/2 inches
Disqualifications: over 17 1/2 inches in height

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