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Gait: The characteristic gait of the Alaskan Klee Kai is seemingly effortless, smooth, agile, and well balanced, with neither crossing nor crabbing. It has good reach in the forequarters and good drive in the hindquarters with the top line remaining firm and level. Shown on a loose lead at a moderately fast trot, the dog will single track as their speed increases and their legs gradually angle inward until the pads are falling on a line directly under the longitudinal center of the body, single tracking. The forelegs and hind legs are carried straight forward, with neither the elbows nor stifles turning in or out. Temperament: The Alaskan Klee Kai is intelligent, alert, curious and talkative. They enjoy being physically and mentally challenged and have an energetic eagerness to participate in a broad array of activities. A perceptive yet mischievous nature, and an adaptability to most lifestyles, make them a loving and devoted companion. The Alaskan Klee Kai has a sensitive and reserved nature so positive reinforcement and proper socialization from an early age is important. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Summary of Faults : This standard is the description of the ideal Alaskan Klee Kai. Any deviation from this description should be considered a fault, the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in proportion to the extent of the deviation. Faults common to all breeds are as undesirable to the Alaskan Klee Kai as in any other breed, even though such faults may not be specifically mentioned in this standard.
Faults: •
Pinched or snipy muzzle;
Level bite;
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Splayed feet.
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Serious Faults: • Bulging eyes; •
Eyes set too deep;
Over angulation;
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Under angulation of stifles or hocks;
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• Coat that is so long as to obscure the outline of the body; • Darker color below the eyes extending more than halfway down the cheek; • Darker color down the top/bridge of the muzzle extending more than halfway off the sides of the muzzle.
Disqualifications : •
Over 17 ½ inches in height ;
• Partial or completely black eye rims, lips, or nose on dog with coat colors in shades of red with white; • Hanging or drop ears; • Overshot or undershot bite; • Wry mouth; • Kinked tail; • Tail too short to naturally curl over and touch the back; • Asymmetrical markings; • Absence of distinct mask; • any solid coat color lacking distinct and contrasting markings; • Absence of required white contrasting color as described in color section; • Distinct dark area, spots or speckles in the white areas, other than the tip of the tail, and the symmetrical markings on the facial mask, chest, and legs as described; • Distinct white area or spots in the dark areas, other than the tip of the tail, and the symmetrical markings on the facial mask, chest, and legs as described. Severely Penalized: The Alaskan Klee Kai is shown in its natural state and the only trimming permissible is around the foot area to present a clean/neat appearance. Any trimming of the whiskers, or the fur on any other part of the dog is to be severely penalized.
Approved 09/02/2022
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