Alaska

Nepal
India

Alaskan Husky, Siberian Husky

Tibetan Mastiff, Kinnaur Sheepdog of Tibet

1970s

Ancient Times

Blue
Brown
Amber

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Black
Sable
Silver
Red
Brown
Gray

Black
Brown
Fawn

Alaskan Klee Kais have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Himalayan Sheepdogs have medium-length coats.

An Alaskan Klee Kai can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Himalayan Sheepdog can have a litter of 9-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Patellar Luxation

Patellar Luxation
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)

Bleeding Disorder

Elbow Dysplasia
Arthritis
Canine Glaucoma

OFA
Yearly Physical Examination
Blood Tests and Blood Count

Urinalysis
Complete Blood Count
Full Physical Examination
Blood Chemistry
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination
Hip and Elbow X-rays

Alaskan Klee Kais' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Himalayan Sheepdogs thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Alaskan Klee Kais need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Himalayan Sheepdogs require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Himalayan Sheepdogs bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Run, Frisbee, Hike, Play keep away, Nap, Hunt, Chase, Fetch, Groom

Playing, Rope game, Chase, Fetch, Catch treats, Walk, Hide and seek, Go to Park

Alaskan Klee Kais are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Himalayan Sheepdogs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Alaskan Klee Kai, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Himalayan Sheepdog, it's at least 16 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Alaskan Klee Kais usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Himalayan Sheepdogs usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Alaskan Klee Kai has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Himalayan Sheepdog requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-23 pound (4 - 10 kg) Alaskan Klee Kai feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 62-84 pound (28 - 38 kg) Himalayan Sheepdog feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Alaskan Klee Kai is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Himalayan Sheepdog is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Alaskan Klee Kai is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Himalayan Sheepdog is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Alaskan Klee Kais are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Himalayan Sheepdog is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Alaskan Klee Kais are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Himalayan Sheepdogs have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Alaskan Klee Kais are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Himalayan Sheepdogs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.