About Us
Welcome to Kika's Apparel, where fashion meets fur—and we're not just talking about the dog hair you can never quite get off your clothes! Here, we believe your wardrobe should be as bold and quirky as your Alaskan Klee Kai, because let's face it, their personality is impossible to ignore, and your outfit should be too.Founded by Desarie Alvarado in 2024, Kika's Apparel was born out of a simple idea: why wear boring clothes when you could be repping your favorite four-legged companion in style? Our t-shirts aren't just conversation starters—they're showstoppers. Prepare for compliments like, "Wait, where can I get one of those?!"Shopping with us isn’t just about adding another tee to your collection—it’s about wearing your love for your Klee Kai loud and proud. Plus, looking fabulous while doing it is just a bonus.And don't worry, we're not all bark and no bite when it comes to quality. Every piece of apparel is crafted with the finest materials, so you feel as great as you look. Because, like your pup, you deserve only the best!
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 22 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.