How tall is a Alaskan Klee Kai?

An adult Alaskan Klee Kai stands about 15 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.

Is a Alaskan Klee Kai considered a small dog?

Yes — at 15" / 18 lb, the Alaskan Klee Kai falls into the small-breed size class (shoulder height 11–15"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #156 tallest.

How does a Alaskan Klee Kai compare to a person?

At 15" tall, a Alaskan Klee Kai stands about 23% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

Alaskan Klee Kai Size Compared to a Person

A Alaskan Klee Kai stands 15″ at the shoulder and weighs about 18 lb — that puts it at 23% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #156 by shoulder height and falls into the small-breed size class (Small breeds, 11–15").

Alaskan Klee Kai next to a person at scale — 15-inch shoulder height, 18 lb. Drawn by iDogNames. — Alaskan Klee Kai at 15″ / 18 lb, next to an average adult at 5′4″ / 135 lb. Drawn to AKC breed standards.

How a Alaskan Klee Kai compares

	Alaskan Klee Kai	Person	Difference
Shoulder height	15″	64″	-49″
Weight	18 lb	135 lb	-117 lb

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About the Alaskan Klee Kai

The Alaskan Klee Kai is a spitz-type companion breed developed in the 1970s by Linda Spurlin in Wasilla, Alaska, to create a smaller version of the Alaskan Husky. The name "Klee Kai" comes from an Inuit term meaning "small dog," and that perfectly describes this breed — all the striking beauty of a Husky packed into a compact, apartment-friendly package. They come in three sizes: standard, miniature, and toy, ranging from 5 to 22 pounds.

Similar-size breeds

The 8 breeds in the Small size class with shoulder height closest to the Alaskan Klee Kai.

American Cocker Spaniel — 15″ / 28 lb (same height)
Bulldog — 15″ / 50 lb (same height)
Cocker Spaniel — 15″ / 28 lb (same height)
German Hunt Terrier — 15″ / 22 lb (same height)
Lakeland Terrier — 15″ / 17 lb (same height)
Poodle — 15″ / 65 lb (same height)
Shetland Sheepdog — 15″ / 20 lb (same height)
Smooth Fox Terrier — 15″ / 18 lb (same height)

Frequently asked

How tall is a Alaskan Klee Kai?: An adult Alaskan Klee Kai stands about 15 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
Is a Alaskan Klee Kai considered a small dog?: Yes — at 15" / 18 lb, the Alaskan Klee Kai falls into the small-breed size class (shoulder height 11–15"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #156 tallest.
How does a Alaskan Klee Kai compare to a person?: At 15" tall, a Alaskan Klee Kai stands about 23% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

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