the pomsky is a designer dog breed that has been created by crossbreeding a siberian husky with
a pomeranian these adorable dogs are sometimes referred to as huskeranians pomsky is a small to
medium sized dog it is an excellent choice for people who want a husky but in a smaller size
they look like small huskies but sometimes they look like large pomeranians due to
the mixed breed heritage their temperament and appearance can vary even within the same litter
the inspiration of a husky and pomeranian mixed breed came from a buzzfeed blog in 2011 a buzzfeed
blog went viral where it was discussed how adorable a husky pomeranian mix would look like
pomsky did not even exist at that time so the article used finnish lap and puppies
for the feature who looked like a husky pomeranian mix
the breeders took this idea and worked on it but natural breeding between a husky and a pomeranian
is almost impossible due to their size difference so the breeders used artificial insemination
to create pomsky the first pomsky was created in arizona in their popularity has skyrocketed since
pomskies could become an ideal dog for families they get along well with all family members
but sometimes become more attached to a specific person in a family however pomskies are wary
of small children they have a strong prey drive and a nipping nature which may cause them to nip
your children if they feel threatened therefore pomskies are recommended for families with older
children if you can teach your younger children how to interact with the dog pomskies can also get
along well with them they can interact peacefully with other dogs and pets if socialized properly
sometimes they may chase small animals like cats due to their inherited prey drive from huskies
early and proper socialization is very important to make them well-behaved family dogs
like their parents pomskies have thick double coats that protect them in both hot
and cold weather pomskies have three coat types woolly plush and standard
these coat variations are determined by the genetic combination of both parents
pomskies have moderate grooming requirements they need to be brushed several times a week
like both of their parents pomsky's shed they are medium to heavy shedders they shed throughout the
year and also blow their coats due to shedding they are not considered hypoallergenic dogs
however the shedding and hypoallergenic levels of pomskies vary according to their coat type
standard coats shed the most plush coats shed average while woolly coats shed the least
natural breeding between huskies and pomeranians is extremely difficult
due to their size difference so pomskies are always spread through artificial insemination
artificial breeding involves a female husky and a male pomeranian artificial
insemination takes a lot of time and attention that's why pomskies are relatively expensive
pomskies have moderate exercise requirements being a hybrid dog we cannot exactly predict
the activity level of an individual pomsky they have moderate energy levels but some are as active
as huskies they need an hour of exercise and playtime you can play different games with them
such as fetch tug of war etc they also excel at dog sports such as agility obedience and
fly ball lack of mental and physical exercise will lead to boredom and destructive behaviors
pomskies are very intelligent dogs but training them could
be a challenging task sometimes they exhibit the stubborn nature of huskies
their stubbornness and willful nature combined with their short attention span makes them
more difficult to train and that is the reason pomskies are not recommended for first time owners
their small size and adaptable nature make them well-suited to apartment life
however living in an apartment is suitable for them as long as they get enough
exercise both of their parents are working dogs and pomskies also tend to have high energy levels
they would adjust to an apartment if given proper mental and physical stimulation
pomskies are typically vocal dogs and have a higher barking level
thanks to their parents pomeranians have a yappy
while huskies have a talkative nature and pomskies could inherit either of the traits
pomskies have been around for less than a decade so it is hard to estimate their
average life expectancy they could live for 13 to 15 years pomskies could develop
health issues of both parents they could develop allergies joint disease epilepsy
heart problems etc because of husky genes they are more prone to eye problems and hip dysplasia
their small size makes them more susceptible to dental problems
a mixed dog breed pomsky has not been recognized by the american kennel club
however there are other organizations working for the breed the pomsky club of america is
working for the recognition of the breed international pomsky association allows
breeders to register puppies for a certified pedigree there is another non-profit organization
called american pomsky kennel club that is working for the recognition of the breed