This page contains Frequently Asked Questions, a link to the Breed Standard, a link to the History of the AKK and Health Issues of the AKK.
Frequently Asked Questions about the AKK
How do I get on the waiting list?
If you'd like to be placed on our Interested Party list, drop us an email at akksofkabo@comcast.net and we will send you our questionnaire. You can also get our questionnaire on the Questionnaire link on the left side of this page. We do not require a deposit to be placed on the list, only once you choose 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. All our puppies are sold on a spay/neuter contract unless other arrangements are made.
How much are your puppies?
Our price range is $1600 to $3000, plus shipping if needed. Price depends upon features and quality.
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. They are exposed to children here so are used to them.
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.
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 brothers 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). If you don't have any preferences 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?
We have several references we would be happy to share with you. You can also check out our About Us / Feedback page. If you would like our vet reference as well, Please feel free to contact us individually 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, and Kiara all are OFA certified in cardiac, patella, thyroid and cerf. Kabo is OFA certified in Thyroid, he has been cleared by our vet for eyes, cardiac and patellas The rest have been cleared by our vet for cardiac, patella, eyes and the necessary blood work: CBC, thyroid and liver function. While many breeders do OFA all their dogs, and our vet is willing to fill out the paperwork, he doesn't feel it is a necessary expense we need to do.
What characteristics are important to you when choosing a dog to breed?
Temperament, health and of course, if they fit the breed standard.
How many litters did the parents have 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. We have 2 males, living in different homes, so he may not be on site, depending on whose puppies they are. However both parents will be available (Kabo or Zephyr can be brought to where the pups are) 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 be micro chipped. The 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, a toy, a harness, leash, a bed, as well as a disc 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, microchip information and shot information. 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 litter will be registered as soon as they are born and AKK's of Kabo will release the registration papers once we receive proof the puppy has been spayed/neutered. If you are 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 AKK groups/clubs do you belong to?
We are members of UKC, UAKKA (United Alaskan Klee Kai Association, and AKKAOA ( Alaskan Klee Kai Association of America).
What are the sizes of an AKK?
There are three Sizes of Alaskan Klee Kai.Toy: up to and including 13 inches Miniature: 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
You can view the Breed Standard at : http://www.ukcdogs.com
How do I get on the waiting list?
If you'd like to be placed on our Interested Party list, drop us an email at akksofkabo@comcast.net and we will send you our questionnaire. You can also get our questionnaire on the Questionnaire link on the left side of this page. We do not require a deposit to be placed on the list, only once you choose 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. All our puppies are sold on a spay/neuter contract unless other arrangements are made.
How much are your puppies?
Our price range is $1600 to $3000, plus shipping if needed. Price depends upon features and quality.
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. They are exposed to children here so are used to them.
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.
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 brothers 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). If you don't have any preferences 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?
We have several references we would be happy to share with you. You can also check out our About Us / Feedback page. If you would like our vet reference as well, Please feel free to contact us individually 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, and Kiara all are OFA certified in cardiac, patella, thyroid and cerf. Kabo is OFA certified in Thyroid, he has been cleared by our vet for eyes, cardiac and patellas The rest have been cleared by our vet for cardiac, patella, eyes and the necessary blood work: CBC, thyroid and liver function. While many breeders do OFA all their dogs, and our vet is willing to fill out the paperwork, he doesn't feel it is a necessary expense we need to do.
What characteristics are important to you when choosing a dog to breed?
Temperament, health and of course, if they fit the breed standard.
How many litters did the parents have 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. We have 2 males, living in different homes, so he may not be on site, depending on whose puppies they are. However both parents will be available (Kabo or Zephyr can be brought to where the pups are) 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 be micro chipped. The 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, a toy, a harness, leash, a bed, as well as a disc 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, microchip information and shot information. 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 litter will be registered as soon as they are born and AKK's of Kabo will release the registration papers once we receive proof the puppy has been spayed/neutered. If you are 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 AKK groups/clubs do you belong to?
We are members of UKC, UAKKA (United Alaskan Klee Kai Association, and AKKAOA ( Alaskan Klee Kai Association of America).
What are the sizes of an AKK?
There are three Sizes of Alaskan Klee Kai.Toy: up to and including 13 inches Miniature: 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
You can view the Breed Standard at : http://www.ukcdogs.com
All our Alaskan Klee Kai are DNA profiled with UKC
Follow this link to read about the History of the Alaskan Klee Kai
Here are some links to other informational sites
Organizations:
United Kennel Club (UKC)
United Alaskan Klee Kai Association ( UAKKA)
Alaskan Klee Kai Association of America (AKKAOA)
Food:
Dog Food Analysis
Scam Website:
AKK scam website
Health:
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
Vet Gen
Organizations:
United Kennel Club (UKC)
United Alaskan Klee Kai Association ( UAKKA)
Alaskan Klee Kai Association of America (AKKAOA)
Food:
Dog Food Analysis
Scam Website:
AKK scam website
Health:
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
Vet Gen
Health Problems in the Alaskan Klee Kai
As with any breed, AKK have a few health issues. With careful breeding, we can hopefully breed some of these out of the breed.
Some of the health problems that the Alaskan Klee Kai may have are :
Factor VII (FVII)
Factor VII is a mild bleeding disorder that has to do the clotting of the blood. Clear dogs have no problems. Carriers should have their PT and PTT levels checked before any surgery as they may have bleeding issues. Carriers may also pass the carrier gene on to their puppies. An affected dog should not be bred and should definitely have their PT and PTT levels checked as well, so if they have clotting issue the vet may be prepared. Here is more info on FVII
from VetGen.
Luxating Patellas
A dog may have luxating patellas if the groove in the knee for the knee cap to rest in isn't formed right or not deep enough. The knee cap may pop out, depending on the grade of the luxation. If severe enough the dog may need surgery to fix the knee. We have had one of our dogs have this surgery and she has come through just fine, you'd never know it today. A dog with a luxating patella should not be bred. It is a genetic defect. It can also be caused by the dog being very active - environmental luxation. If the dog develops luxating patellas after a year of age it is probably environmental caused by the dog jumping, falling or injuring itself somehow. Check out www.offa.org for more details on luxating patellas.
Thyroid Disease
AKK can have autoimmune thyroiditis, a common cause of hypothyroidism. This may not show up until a dog is a few years old. It is recommended your dog be tested every year until the dog is 4 years old and then every other year after that. Again a great source for more more information is www.offa.org
Cardiac Issues
Including Juvenile heart murmurs
There have been several cases of heart murmurs in AKK. A great source of cardiac issues is www.offa.org
Cryptorchids (including bilateral)
This is when a male dogs testicles have not descended into the scrotal sac. Also know as retained testicles. Both testes should be of equal size or very close, you shouldn't notice a difference. If a male has retained testicles he should not be bred and be neutered, as this is a trait that can be passed on. This is the best thing for the dogs health. Undescended testicles may cause cancer, they may be found as high as in the belly.
Liver Disease
AKK should be tested for liver function. This test should be part of the adult bloodwork done.
Retained Baby Teeth
A common problem in many breeds is retained baby teeth, usually the fangs. Just keep an eye on their teeth as they begin to lose them and make sure that the baby tooth comes out before the adult one begins to show. It will get loose and then if the adult tooth starts to come in before it actually falls out the adult tooth will hold it in place. If it doesn't come out you may have to have it removed by your vet. It can interfere with proper bite.