Shiba Inu vs Alaskan Klee Kai
Compare Shiba Inus to Alaskan Klee Kais. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Shiba Inu
Alaskan Klee Kai
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-16 Years
Height
13-17 Inches
17-17 Inches
Weight
15-23 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Shiba Inu
Alaskan Klee Kai
Origin Country
Japan
United States
Origin Year
-300 BC
1988 AD
Shiba Inu
Alaskan Klee Kai
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Shiba Inu
Alaskan Klee Kai
Shiba Inu
Alaskan Klee Kai
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
15-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Shiba Inu
Alaskan Klee Kai
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium to High
Shiba Inu
Alaskan Klee Kai
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Medium to High
Drool
None
Low
Shiba Inu
Alaskan Klee Kai
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Shiba Inu
Alaskan Klee Kai
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Shiba Inu
Alaskan Klee Kai
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Shiba Inu
Alaskan Klee Kai
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-16 Years
Shiba Inu
Alaskan Klee Kai
Shiba Inu
Alaskan Klee Kai
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Long
Shiba Inu
Alaskan Klee Kai
