The Wonders of Owning a Klee Kai - Introduction to the Daily Blog
Ask dog owners what it is like to own “man’s best friend,” and you will likely hear that it is the greatest thing in their lives. The running around, the excited energy when you walk through the door and they know you are finally home, the love and affection they give. But can it really be all good times?
As the owners of an Alaskan Klee Kai named Kobi, a breed of dog developed in the 1970s to create an apartment-sized companion dog that resembles an Alaskan Husky, we can say that owning this furry friend is one of our favorite things. Having said that, owning any breed of dog comes with its own ups and downs.
In this section, we provide an insight into owning a Klee Kai through a blog featuring our interactions with Kobi. It will feature both the ups, and the downs, nothing is censored. Occasionally, we will review products that we have purchased for Kobi as well. We hope that this proves to be valuable in helping you decide whether or not you want to become a guardian of this breed.
The Good
Search for dogs online, and you will find countless pictures and descriptions of dog owners showing off their special little pups. Moments in time are captured in a single frame of soft doughy eyes, protruding tongues, and wild starry stares that can melt even the coldest heart.
Owning a dog can be a magical thing. Whether it is the connection a person can feel with an animal that brings so much wonder to the relationship, or the sense of loyalty and having this animal being a part of your family, it is hard to pinpoint what makes owning a dog so enjoyable.
Science has proven that dog ownership can actually help with issues like anxiety. Many people with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) find that companion dogs are soothing and bring them to a happier place. Does this mean that owning a dog is easy all the time? Absolutely not!
The Bad
Pictures and stories may show dogs during their best behavior, but owning a dog is as much as a full-time job as raising a child. A dog is a living creature, and it must be fed, walked, washed, loved, taught, disciplined, trained, and even pampered.
Only dog owners know the realistic day-to-day frustrations of dog ownership: destroyed furniture, urine on the carpet, ripped-apart trash bags, dug-up lawns, and picking up poop with a thin napkin on a hot summer day. You know, the usual stuff.
Do not forget the good times when your dog sees or comes into contact with another neighborhood dog. If you enjoy peace and quiet, forget about it. They will whine, wince, and holler until your brain starts to vibrate. Just when you cannot stand it any more, the doorbell rings or the mail arrives, and that little ball of fluff will be to the moon and back with excitement!
The Truth
As with anything in your life in which you invest time and money, owning a dog is a commitment that you must be ready to handle at all times. You cannot have a day without planning your schedule around feeding times and bathroom times, and planning a vacation turns into calling up old friends to cash in on favors owed.
Owning a dog can be tough, there is no doubt about that, but the good definitely outweighs the bad any day. In the end, there is nothing we would trade for all the moments, good and completely and utterly irritating, with our hairy little buddy.