Pomsky Dog Breed Information:
Cute, silly, and suited for apartment life, the Pomsky is a dog who likes to be the center of attention, and with their adorable looks and playful antics, they often get the adoration they crave. Their unfortunate start as a designer breed mixed between Siberian Husky and Pomeranian parents hasn’t stopped them from earning popularity with dog lovers.
Pomsky Dog Breed Group: Mixed Breed Dogs.
Pomsky Height: 10 to 15 inches.
Pomsky Weight: 7 to 38 pounds.
Pomsky Life Span: 12 to 15 years.
More About This Dog Breed:
Pomskies are highly adaptable, don't have large space requirements, and only have moderate exercise needs, making them good apartment dogs. Pomskies are vocal dogs that tend to be yappy if they aren't properly trained. The Pomsky's thick coat makes it more tolerant of cold weather than most other kinds of lap dogs.
Pomsky History:
The Pomsky is believed to have originated around 2009, in the United States and the first record of a Pomsky litter born in the U.S. was in 2012. This hybrid was developed from crossing a Siberian Husky with a Pomeranian, and it is mainly bred through artificial insemination to avoid complication.
Pomsky Size:
The Pomsky is a small to mid-sized dog that falls somewhere between the breed's Pomeranian and Siberian Husky parents in size. There is some variation in size, as breed standards haven't been firmly established, but it's fairly safe to assume that a Pomsky won't be much heavier than 38 pounds at most when it is full-grown, and that's on the higher end of Pomsky weight.
Pomsky Personality:
The Pomsky is a bit of a comedian and tends to know that its cute antics will be met with plenty of adoration from human onlookers. They are highly adaptable to change, and their moderate exercise needs make them fairly suited to apartment living, so long as they get at least one long walk per day. That said, they tend to inherit their Husky parents' chatty howling and whining tendencies along with their Pomeranian parents' penchant for yapping. Pomskies tend to latch on to one favorite family member, though they may get along with all humans in the household.
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Pomsky Health:
Pomskies can develop the common health problems of both its Husky and Pomeranian parents. They are genetically predisposed to conditions like allergies, hip dysplasia, dislocated knees (luxating patellas), eye problems, epilepsy, heart disease, collapsing trachea, and skin problems among other issues.
Pomsky Care:
Pomsky's have moderate exercise needs that should be satisfied with at least one good walk per day. They can have high energy, and may need some extra play sessions before they relax. Training can be tough, as some Pomskies inherit stubbornness from the Siberian Husky, but they should be fine with learning new things if you provide them with food motivators and plenty of praise.
Pomsky Feeding:
Pomsky's are high energy dogs and require a diet that will meet their needs. Because breed standards haven't been established, it is difficult to say for sure what individual dogs will need to eat. It is best to ask your veterinarian or a pet nutritionist about your specific dog's nutritional requirements.
Pomsky Coat Color And Grooming:
The thick coat keeps them very comfortable in cold temperatures. Pomsky's tend to shed a lot, and although brushing helps, you can still expect to find hair around the home. Coat colors vary, much like the breed's Pomeranian and Husky parents. They come in grey and white, brown or reddish brown, blue, pure white, and more. Nails should be trimmed every few weeks and teeth should be brushed daily, as the breed is prone to dental problems.
Pomsky with Children And Other Pets:
Pomsky's are often wary of small children who may not be properly trained on how to handle animals, and they can nip if they feel uncomfortable or threatened. They can get along with other dogs if they are socialized, especially if they have been raised with them, though the high prey drive they inherit from the Husky means they might like to give chase to smaller animals like cats.