We are getting a dog! He is an Alaskan Klee Kai, or miniature Alaskan Husky. His name is Tui (pronounced too-ee) and we pick him up from the breeder in Oregon next weekend. Tui is nine weeks old. He is black and white with blue eyes. He will grow to approximately 7 lbs and 12 - 13 inches at shoulder height. He is very cute, and much smaller than the dogs Austin and I grew up with - a Siberian Husky, St. Bernard and St. Bernard German Shepherd mix. A full sized Husky was too much dog for us to consider right now. We think Tui will be a perfect fit. Our whole family is very excited. We thought about naming him Tequila or Touchdown, but in the end Tui won out, it is short for Tuiososopo. [The Alaskan Klee Kai is a northern breed, originating in Alaska. The term "Klee Kai" was derived from Alaskan Eskimo words meaning "small dog". The breed was developed to create a companion sized version of the Alaskan Husky (although it more closely resembles the Siberian Husky), resulting in an energetic, intelligent, smaller sized dog with an appearance that reflects its northern heritage.]
2 comments:
7 pounds! 7 pounds! really?
i've never heard of these before. i want one.
A puppy!! Fun!!!
Tui's (tuiopposoppo- sp?) dad used to do business with the convention center when I worked there and he was so nice. this might be the perfect breed for the moe's as well- we have been looking for a small breed to work with Kate's stature.
Jill
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