Jake's is officially called an Alaskan Klee Kai which was derived from Alaskan Athabaskan words meaning "small dog". His breed (a mix between a Siberian Husky and a Schipperke) is relatively new, having originated in the early 1970's. Jake lives with us in Chicago and he absolutely loves the snow. We can legitimately say he has a "snow nose" since we can't keep him out of it! He's an integral part of our family and we can't even remember what life was like before him.
The Alaskan Klee Kai is a breed of dog developed in the 70s and still relatively new. Their name roughly translates as “little dog” from the Eskimo language and they were meant to be a companion version of the bigger sled dogs of the north...
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Read MoreSiberian huskies are aptly named: their ancestors, the Chukchi sled dog, originated in Siberia. Huskies have gentle dispositions and are extremely hardworking. They are recognized for their speed and beauty, and are used in sled racing.
Read MoreAlaskan Malamutes are ruggedly stunning and beautiful dogs that are sometimes mistaken for a wolf or Siberian Husky. Their affectionate and sociable personalities make them great family pets. Though this breed was crossed with wolves long ago, they still...
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