10 differences between Pomskies and Klee Kais (Should you get a Pomsky or an Alaskan Klee Kai?)
Pomskies and Alaskan Klee Kais (aka AKK) are both mini-Huskies. People often get the two breeds confused because their mini-Husky looks are so similar. But Pomskies and Klee Kais are two completely different breeds. In this video, we will explain 10 differences between Pomskies and Klee Kais. We'll cover their size, their color, their look, their price, and the different breeds that were mixed to obtain Alaskan Klee Kais and Pomskies.
A big thanks to all the Alaskan Klee Kai owners who provided their footage and made this video possible:
Chai: @chaithekleekai
Kai: @kai.the.klee.kai
Kali: @kali.the.kleekai
Zina: @kleekai_zina
And as always, a big thanks to all the Pomsky owners who provided their footage and made this video possible:
Ace: No Instagram
Appa @appa.micropomsky
Beedi: @beedi_the_pomsky
Blizzard: @blizzarddapomsky
Blue: @blue_the_pomsky1
Cooper: @cuteness_with_cooper
Jupiter: @jupiterthepomsky
Leo: @chonky_pomsky
Loki: @the.pomsky.loki
Mamba: @thepomskymamba
Maud: No Instagram
Meeko: @meekothepoms
Pixie: @pixiepomsky
Rocko: @rockothepomsky
Simba: @pomsky_simbaa
Simba: @simba_boy_pomsky
Skye: @skycopomsky
Thai: No Instagram
Theo: @theo.the.pomsky
Thor: @thor__the__pomsky
Wila: @wila.the.pomsky
Zee: @zeethepomsky
And as always, a big shoutout to Beedi's breeder:
Oxsana Perfect Pomsky: @oxsanaperfectpomsky...
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A big thanks to the following contributers for their pictures of the different breeds mixed to make Pomskies and Alaskan Klee Kais:
Siberian Husky picture by Kazisdaman - Taken from an iPhone 3GS, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Pomeranian picture by Hyrel (talk) - Own work (Original text: self-made), Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Pomeranian picture by Rob Hanson - Pomeranian Coco, CC BY 2.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
10 differences between Pomskies and Klee Kais covered in the video:
00:00 - Intro
00:54 - Breed
02:04 - Husky
03:19 - Pomeranian
04:01 - Size
06:46 - Color
08:24 - Hair length
09:20 - Face
10:17 - Ears
11:21 - Tail
11:51 - Price
American Eskimo Dog picture by Christmas w/a K - Flickr: Izzy posing, CC BY-SA 2.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Schipperke picture by No machine-readable author provided. 鏑木對馬守 assumed (based on copyright claims). - No machine-readable source provided. Own work assumed (based on copyright claims)., Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
English Pointer picture by No-longer-here from Pixabay - pixabay.com/nl/photos/engelse..., CC0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Greyhound picture by Neurodoc - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Music: Orange Foot by Dan Helig
“I’m not a mutt daddy, I’m a ✨designer dog✨” 😂 I love that lol
We love her too :)
Thank you as always James and Laurent! Awesome information! 😃
Glad you enjoyed it. This one was a lot of fun to make :).
Thank you so much for all of this information! I’ve been looking into getting a pomsky and your videos are helping me know what to expect!
Happy to help! Getting a Pomsky is a big decision.
Great video. I have two klee kai and have researched on this breed and pomskies for years and I love how you presented it objectively.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. Very informative and full of facts and figures. Great job 👍.
Much appreciated! A lot of work went into making it 😉.
Awesome video! Answered all my questions
Glad we could help! Which one are you getting?
Thanks for the comparison- very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Very informative and well edited video. Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Our Klee Kia lived for 17 years & was a wonderful family member. We live in Florida & at that time found one breeder in North Dakota & we traveled around 2,000 miles. He was black & white with long hair! We also had a red & white husky! Great video guys!
Thanks, we appreciate it.
Mine though not a Pomsky or Klee kai, completely different breed also lived for 17yrs he would have been 18 this year been about a year since he passed...
Great video! Very informative.
Glad it was helpful!
Love the video! Hi Beedi 😃
Yay, thank you! Beedi says hi too 😃.
I didn’t know anything about Klee Kia and was considering getting a Pomsky. Your video helped a great deal. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the information!
Our pleasure!
Trying to find a pomsky to adopt currently lol. Your videos have been a great help for my research on the breed and how to properly care for and understand them
Good luck :).
thanks for this, very well-done
Glad you enjoyed it!
This was amazing thank you!
You're so welcome! A lot of work went into making this video. We're glad you enjoyed it.
GREAT VID so helpful THANK YOU!!!
Glad it helped!
Always informative. Love your channel.
Thanks so much. This video is probably the one we are the most proud of. We're glad you liked it.
After working at a dog hotel, I remember vividly one of the pomskys I met was full sized as a Siberian but was colored so oddly blond/pale, it really hammered the point in that when you mix 2 pure breeds there is no control over how much of either parent will win out, you can get anywhere in between and only long term breeding can regulate the size.
Now that there are 3rd and 4th generation pomskies, some breeders are starting to get there :).
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
I have a pomklee. He is pomeranian and klee kai. He is easy to train and fun loving. He gets along well with everyone, including small children and cats. He once woke me up in the middle of the night to let me know my water heater was beeping. He's very intelligent and obedient. Hes a great companion, but he also doesn't like to cuddle. He's always by my side, and absolutely LOVES snow.
How much does he weigh then?
This is so fascinating! A layperson would never know any of these distinctions. I will never look at these breeds in the same way again, and I may actually be able to tell them apart!
Good luck with telling them apart in real life :)
@@JamesandLaurent 😂 very true. Thanks for the informative vid. Your pups are so pretty
Really interesting! I have an American Eskimo and had no idea they were part of the foundation stock for these breeds.
They are! To be a recognized breed, you need at least three underlying breed. But our Beedi is only Pomeranian and Husky. No Eskimo in her.
Thanks for the informative video. I’m not looking to buy either dog, I just wanted to learn more about them 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Well done guys.
Thanks. This is one of our favorite videos.
Not all Pomskies look like Klie Kie's. Mine is a 9 lb Merle pattern with blue eyes. Everyone thinks she is a mini Australian Shepherd. And thank you for the vids you put out. When my daughter wanted a Pomsky, your vids helped me decide. She is an absolute treasure! I actually want to get another one later!
Thanks for the info
I have two pomskies and my two are on the smaller side. My boy is 15lbs and my girl is 10lbs. People always ask me about their size and I tell them it’s totally unpredictable. Even two small pomskies can have puppies that grow up to be larger than both parents. I think people just assume that they’ll be small dogs.. but I’ve seen a lot of pomskies that are 40+ pounds. They’re definitely an eye catching breed! We always get people asking what they are!
People asking us what kind of dog Beedi is is what prompted us to make this video :)
Glad I got my Klee Kai, best companion I've had.
Great to hear :)
She is so dang cute. Love your videos! I’m looking to get a pomske. I have two papillons and am hoping it will be a good fit. :) love your baby!
We don't know much about papillons, but Pomsky puppies are a lot of work and a lot of energy to handle. Make sure you watch our videos Pomsky 101 and 5 things I wish I knew before getting a Pomsky.
Paps are very low maintenance and cat like. Playful but independent as well. I’ll watch the other video thank you!! :)
Low maintenance is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Pomskies. Make sure you do your research.
I'm planning on getting my first dog who will be a pomsky tomorrow. Your videos have been a tremendous help, thank you so much!
Good luck!! Pomsky puppyhood is a tough phase. It gets better after 2 years 😁.
@@JamesandLaurent he’s been a very responsible pup actually all month! Barely barks, has learned commands well. Potty training has been a bit rough in the apartment with his initial moving stress digestive issues. Those have mostly subsided and he’s been just about the best apartment dog I could ask for!
Love the video. I'm newly widowed and considering a Pomsky or Klee Kai. We have had Huskies (pure bred) since the early 90's-- just love them and their awesome personalities. However, now that I am alone, I don't know if I should dare adopt another Husky--they are a larger dog/tend to be clever and on rare occasion has slipped out of the fenced area (we kept ours indoors A/C live in southwest FL!)-- but we have a little fenced area. Bottom line---you covered the physical differences wonderfully--I learned a lot-! I'm wondering though if the Pomsky might be a bit more of a closer range dog (considering the Pomeranian personality which I've read a lot about). Any thoughts on personality or traits on each breed here?
We obviously know a lot more about Pomskies than Klee Kais. We have multiple videos about Pomskies on our channel. You can start by one called '5 things I wish I knew before getting a Pomsky'.
First of all-thank you ever so much for taking the time to answer!!! OMG! I am blown away here. Honestly, we (when hubby was alive until March 2023), have owned (or were owned by, 4 Siberians since the 90's. Our first one Tasha was scary smart (they're ALL smart)-but she was unbelievable -as well as an escape artist. However, we realized that we just loved the breed and went on to get her a buddy after our first dog (an Old English Sheepdog), passed. Our last Siberian passed (well she had to be euthanized:( last Oct '22) -- she had been a rescue as a young puppy-- had been abused:( we took her and our son took her mom (we think her mom as they were found together with rusty chains grown into their necks--just horrific). Anyway- now that hubby is suddenly gone, I am now feeling so lonely and missing our Sophie (she did live a full life --we had her for nearly 14 years). I thought a Pomsky might be the answer (i.e. smaller and more manageable now that I'm in the 'senior' category lol! Also would get me out more to walk. Well I now need to go back to do more research--thanks to your wonderful video (and as tempting as a darling Pomsky might look, I am not going to follow through:))-- I'm assuming the 'sister' mini (Klee Kai) may have similar attributes.:( Maybe I will go back to my original thoughts--- Pomeranian:)
thank you so much.
You're very welcome!
Both dogs are beautiful.
They absolutely are :)
Can you do a comparison video on character? :)
We don't know enough about Klee Kais character to feel comfortable making a video about that topic. But from everything we know, there are lots of similarities: high energy, escape artists, high prey drive, etc.
Cool video but I just want to point out one inaccuracy. To get a pure breed Alaskan Klee Kai you have to breed two Alaskan Klee Kai together (no mix of 2 different breeds). The video talks about the original mix from back in the early 80’s. You are correct about the designer mix of Pomskies. Husky and Pomeranian.
We're sorry that our video was confusing. It was meant to talk about the origin of Klee Kais. Since it is a mix between multiple breeds, we never meant to give the recipe of how someone could breed a Klee Kai from scratch. On the Pomsky side, most Pomskies nowadays are bred from existing Pomskies. It has become more and more rare to find an F1 Pomsky. Thanks for your comment.
There are F2 Pomsky dogs which means both parents were Pomsky
cool video
Thanks :)
Hi love Your channel. I have A 3yr old pomky letti more Pom very bushy I got a 8wk old pomky Remi she definitely looks husky Thx for all your info
Good luck with Remi's puppyhood :).
I love my pomsky 🥰thx for the info 😜
We love our Pomsky too. Small world :)
Yeah, yeah I want both doggys!🐶
Be careful what you wish for 😅.
I absolutely love my pomsky she's is so sweet and beautiful black and white with blue eyes. She was $5,800.00 worth every penny
Black and white with blue eyes is what most people want from a Pomsky or a Klee Kai. It sounds like she fits the bill 😍.
I have four Klee, Two are toys only 13 pounds. One short haired and one long hair. One mini 18 pounds she's short haired and one standard, short hair. Good information but as you know, you will always get asked what kind of dog is that...bottom line is buy both breeds from a reputable breeder...
Absolutely :).
Ah, but see. I got a Pom-klee (pomeranian and klee kai).
Haha. That way, you don't have to choose. Smart! What does he/she look like?
@@JamesandLaurent looks just like a Klee Kai. Ahah
Pomskies are really cute!!!
Cute and deadly 😂😅.
Stupid question but where I am from Norway designer dogs are controversial not just because of the breed but because who buys them can be people who don’t care about dog health. I am not saying you or it really is like that just saying how it is here. How is it where you live? And also what you think about teacup Pomaky or Klee Kai . Because I have a Pom and I was warned against anyone using the word teacup because they where backyard breeders. Have you seen that there? Also if one wants a designer dog how do you go about it to do it most ethically and healthy for these amazing puppies? What did you do to make sure your dog came from someone reputable . It must be different than a breed because at least we here if it is a recognized breed they have to be in a group etc etc . How did you make sure you got the healthiest beautiful reoutanle dog and breeder?
Thanks for great video!
We haven't really faced any push-back from anybody on designer dogs. There are tea cup Pomskies. They are becoming more common and our breeder started to breed some, but we wanted a Husky-looking dog and bigger than a Pom. Yes, there are lots of scams with Pomskies. If it is not a recognized breed, that means you have to do even more research about the breeder. But here in the US, there are lists of reputable breeders that are maintained by some Pomsky groups.
i am a pomsky too
You sure look like one :)
I find it crazy that a mix is more expensive than a purebred 😳
A lot of people may not value purebreds that much.
I have a Klee Kai (my service dog) and recently took in a pomksy because the owner was irresponsible and couldn't care properly for the dog. She bought the pomsky rashly because of how cute it is. The pomsky probably comes from an disreputable backyard breeder. The Pomsky barks more than the Klee Kai, is extremely food driven, likes to dig more, and enjoys playing in water more. The pomsky is mostly brown and doesn't have that husky pattern. The Pomsky will likely grow slightly bigger than my Klee Kai based on how big her paws are at her early age. Both had horrible diarrhea as puppies, requiring very expensive gastro-intestinal puppy food. They both require a lot of exercise, at least an hour of running at the dog park, if not more.
Thanks for all this information :)
Plural is Klee Kai.
Thanks for the clarification. We've seen it both ways.
I have been looking for a reputable breeder of Klee Kai and/or pomsky Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
We are not Klee Kai specialists, but given that it is an official breed, the AKC should maintain lists of breeders. Let us know if you can't find anything and we can put you in touch with the Klee Kai owners who helped us put this video together. As far as Pomskies are concerned, we can highly recommend Beedi's breeder. They are called Oxsana Perfect Pomsky. They are one of the oldest Pomsky breeders in the US. They only have a handful of litters a year though and there might be a waitlist. But we couldn't have been happier with them.
Sounds like a mix from hell with either one of these “ breeds”.
A lot of people like them.
Now I want to know the personality trait differences between a alaskan husky and a siberian husky.
There are very good videos on KZhead explaining the difference between the two.
Mixing a white dog like American Eskimo with a black dog, like schipperke doesn't result in a white and black dog, like huskies or Alaskan klee kai. Black and white hide the traditional pattern of a Siberian husky, which in reality is black and tan )like a Doberman)...but the tan is diluted due to the chinchilla gene. And a husky should never weight more than 60 pounds (Siberian husky mix could be heavier) But the rest of the video is very informative.
Thanks for the clarification. We meet Huskies that are heavier than 60 lbs fairly frequently. Some might be overweight and others might be mixed with something else, but the owners don't know about it.
I recently met a husky the size of a Malamute, not the breed standard, I know, but he was a gorgeous boy
I wanted to have an Alaskan Klee Kai, but I live in Rio (de Janeiro city, Brazil) it's mistreatment. 😥 The animal would suffer all summer and would never see snow, but it would see a starry sky that only the Southern Hemisphere can give.
Good for you. Beedi is never happier than when there is snow, and she hates it once it gets warmer than 20°C. Agreed that the starry skies in the Southern hemisphere are beautiful.
I have a Klee Kai Pomsky mix She is 6 months old and is the smartest and a great companion She is all dog
Best of both worlds :)
Are pomskis bred to pomskis to get a pomski
Yes, they are called F2 Pomskies (or 2nd generation in plain English). There are now enough Pomskies that they can be bred with each other. This is a lot simpler and cheaper than having to breed a Pomeranian and a Husky like in the beginning.
I thought that the Ozbournes had a Kia Klee, I saw the dog on "The Ozbournes want to believe", BUT, maybe it's a "pomskie?" Who'd ever think that there were 2 kinda of "mini" huskies? This video is a bit confusing, BUT, I am THINKING the Ozbournes dog is a "pomskie". Shorter ears, longer coat. Cute small dogs, I get my dogs from the rescue shelter though. But they seem like nice dogs.
They have many Pomeranians and a Pomsky. Not a Klee Kai, as far as we know.
so petland screwed me with the klee kai at $8,000; at least I know for a fact he is a pure breed through a blood test.
If he has certain features, then it could be right.
If I had to make a mixture I would use an Alaskan Klee Kai with Wolfspitz with Pomeranian Spitz, maybe a little hairy Chihuahua, to have a pocket wolf, it would be a super hairy pocket and in Lua Cheia it would be a devil puppy. Here at home, we adopted a non-pure Pinscher, it looks like a little devil, I had to know what type of breed she was to buy the food, that of other dogs and cats is not suitable.
That's an interesting mix :).
Hi guys idk if any of y’all can help me but I and my girl and getting a pomsky but for 4K I want one that looks more husky and with the people I’ve spoken too it’s hard to tell. The mum is 75 husky though while the dad is 51 husky, 38 Pomeranian& 10 American Eskimo which I’m confused about ! I just wanna make sure he’s gonna be more husky looking.
For 4K, the breeder should have a track record and be able to tell you what their Pomskies are going to look like. That's what you're paying for. A little bit of Eskimo is becoming more common. As some breeders are trying to make Pomskies an official breed, they need to introduce a third breed in the mix. Klee Kais, which are also mini-Huskies have some Eskimo in them. But, yes. With a mom that is 75% Husky and a dad that is 50% Husky, the odds of your Pomsky being more Husky-looking should be better.
@@JamesandLaurent thank you guys soooo much!!! I’ve been watching your videos like crazy I really appreciate y’all ! Keep up the great work!!
Thanks :)
But Poms, Ekimo's, Spitz are all related to each other.
Yes, they are related.
I need another dog so im looking into them
Which one? Pomsky or Klee Kai?
Isnt that a red dog not brown?
Which one?
Another thing - because Klee Kais often have skinny legs, you can often see them 'cross' their paws. It is a common Klee Kai trait. Klee Kais are not an official breed in Australia, so they go for $9,000AU each :(
$9,000?!?!? Holly Klee Kai!
American Eskimo do that too! Maybe the Klee Kai get that from the Eskie side.
I got one husky extremy wholy fur... for sure, if i need to get a smaller dog in the future, i goes to pomsky, and i want a amber eye and onther blue one, i know it is harder, totally premium stuff in husky already, but i really not care that much in my first and just choice by pattern, got a really beuaty but totally destruction one female to me... trainning her is a pain, but one that worth, even after pay all plants and stuff that her destroyed soo far, i hope i can stop it soon as possible
Good luck!
@@JamesandLaurent thanks!
klee kai more cuter and smaller
Others will think otherwise :)
POMSKY ARE BETTER TEMPERAMENT WISE
Thanks for the info.
If it ain't rainbow-flag coloured, it ain't for me. #lgbtabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz_rights
This channel has always been about travelling, even if we started making Pomsky videos while we couldn't travel during the pandemic.
@@JamesandLaurent LMAO I inferred to the fur colours. It was a badly delivered joke.
Actually, dying dogs in all kinds of different colors 🧑🏼🎨🟥🟧🟨🟩🟦🟪🧑🏼🎨 is becoming very common here in the US. Not our plan for Beedi 😱😱😱.