Alaskan Klee Kai or Klee Kais? The Correct Plural Form

What’s the Correct Plural Form—Alaskan Klee Kai or Klee Kais?

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One of the most common questions about the breed isn’t about care or training — it’s about grammar! Should you say Alaskan Klee Kai or Klee Kais when talking about more than one?

The correct plural is actually Alaskan Klee Kai. The word “Kai” comes from the Inuit word for “dog,” and just like “sheep” or “deer,” it doesn’t change in plural form.

So instead of saying:
❌ “I saw three Klee Kais at the park.”
You’d say:
✅ “I saw three Alaskan Klee Kai at the park.”

It may feel a little unusual at first, but knowing and using the correct term shows respect for the breed’s origins and keeps communication clear among dog lovers.