About Us
Hi, I’m Desarie Alvarado, proud founder of Kika’s Klee Kai.com, Kika's Klee Kai.store and a passionate advocate for this incredible breed. As a breeder, trainer, and Klee Kai owner for over 20 years, I’ve experienced the intelligence, loyalty, and playful nature that make these “Velcro dogs” unforgettable. Like many Klee Kai owners, I struggled to find products that truly captured their unique looks, quirks, and charm—so I created Kika’s Klee Kai.store. Our store celebrates everything that makes Alaskan Klee Kai special, offering high-quality designs inspired by their personality, from witty graphics about their spunky nature to items showcasing their signature markings and stunning eyes. Each piece is thoughtfully crafted to resonate with Klee Kai owners, whether it’s a T-shirt highlighting their cleverness, a mug for their mischievous “zoomies,” or a personalized doormat inspired by their love for companionship. At Kika’s Klee Kai.store, we’re more than a shop—we’re a community of dog lovers who understand the joy, challenges, and unconditional love these amazing dogs bring to our lives. Thank you for letting us be part of your Klee Kai journey. Welcome to the Kika’s family! Wags, Desarie
Kika's Story
The story behind our name begins with the first Alaskan Klee Kai we ever saw. After watching this amazing dog and finding out about the breed, we knew we had to make a Klee Kai an addition to our family. After some searching, we found an amazing breeder named Andrea Hays, and after what seemed like forever (we were very eager) we were finally able to go and pick up Kika, our first Klee Kai, and bring her home in August 2003. Kika was a wonderful dog and is the reason we ultimately began breeding Klee Kai ourselves, so it seemed like a perfect name for our business.
Who we are
We are a family oriented breeder of the Alaskan Klee Kai located in Southern California. The first time we caught glimpse of this amazing breed we just knew we had to add an Alaskan Klee Kai to our family. After obsessing over these beautiful little huskies and reaching out to several different klee kai breeders. We finally found a wonderful breeder named Andrea Hays and after what seemed like forever, we finally brought Kika home in August 2003. Over the last 21 years we have shown our dogs in conformation shows with UKC and ARBA all over the United States. We have produced multiple Best in Show Klee Kai, competed in UKC's Top Ten competition in Michigan State for several years before taking some time off to focus on family and give birth to our youngest son. Desarie has previously served on the Board of Directors for UAKKA, served as the Breed Club President for UAKKA and was on the show committee for both UAKKA and AKKAOA.