After several years of collecting data from breeders & puppy buyers in the Alaskan Klee Kai breed we recommend the following health testing to be done for your Alaskan Klee Kai or any dogs used for public stud service. Please forward your results to your breeder so that they may help all the future generations of Klee Kai be healthy and happy puppies.

1. Join the Modern AKK Group for updates on health issues in our breed:

2. Test for Thyroid AKK Specific Via Dr. Jean Dodds

Hemopet does a thyroid screen which runs twice the tests of most standard labs. It is specifically for a Klee Kai Research Study. Breeders get a total of 8 thyroid tests for this package deal of $85. They will also submit the postive results (or negative with your permission) to the OFA registry. If you want your dog OFA certified as well have the OFA Thyroid Registry forms filled out and a separate check made out to OFA for $15 for each dog. 

CONTACT INFO: Dr. JEAN DODDS at HEMOPET CLICK HERE

Forms can be found on the "MODERN ALASKAN KLEE KAI YAHOO GROUP" as well. 

3. OFA THYROID, PATELLAR LUXATION, AND CONGENITAL CARDIAC

DOWNLOAD FORMS HERE

 Forms can be found on the "MODERN ALASKAN KLEE KAI YAHOO GROUP" as well. 

4. FACTOR VII DEFICIENCY TESTING FOR AKK STUDY

CLICK HERE FOR JEAN DODDS STUDY

CLICK HERE FOR UNIVERSITY OF PENN GENOTYPE

5. Standard Breeding Quality Exam to be done prior to breeding. INCLUDING CBC, LIVER PANEL, AND FULL THYROID SCREEN.

VISIT US AT

alaskankleekairesearch.org

Alaskan Klee Kai Health Concerns

General Disorders-

This is just a short list and description of some of the genetic disorders that have been reported in the Alaskan Klee Kai population.  The frequency of each disease is not known, and more research needs to be compiled, but these are some diseases that have been confirmed in the breed.

This list is compiled for informational purposes only.  You should always consult with your veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment options. For a list of more Canine related health issues please check out the BREEDER RESOURCE PAGE .

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WATCH YOUR CONTRACTS & HEALTH GUARANTEES & COMPARE THEM TO STATE LAW.

We highly recommend breeders to CERF their dogs, as well as obtain

OFA certification for Patellas, Thyroid, and Cardiac and do FVII blood specific with PT/PTT (via Hemopet), CBC, and liver panel prior to breeding.

1. Luxating patellas
2. Juvenile Heart murmurs
3. Cryptorchids (including bilateral)
4. Pyometra
5. FVII Affected dogs & Carriers (blood clotting disorder)
6. Uterine inertia in first time mothers- many c-sections
7. Thyroid disease-including autoimmune thyroiditis
8. Cardiac Issues including PDA
9.  Umbilical hernias
10. Puppy strangles
11. Kidney & Bladder stones requiring surgery
12. Fear/nervous aggression (appears common in dogs with thyroid issues) 
13. Cushing's
14. Mange
15. Immune disorders
16. Liver shunts
17. Cleft Palettes (can be due to too much vitamin A in diet while
pregnant)
18. Still born's

19. Open Fontenals