Pomskies are spunky, enthusiastic, and friendly dogs. They are also known to be affectionate, happy, and loyal dogs with large hearts and a positive aura around themselves. Like small rays of fluffy sunshine, Pomsky puppies are happy and cuddly; they love to bounce around and play, and they are eager to learn how to do tricks. With an average weight of 20-30 pounds and an average height of 10-15 inches, along with pointy elfish ears and eyes that could melt an iron heart, the Pomsky is simply adorable!
BREED TYPE / MIX
Hybrid / Pomeranian crossed with a Husky
TEMPERAMENT
Spunky, Enthusiastic, Affectionate, Friendly
ENERGY
Moderate
ADULT WEIGHT
18-30 lbs
SHEDDING
Regularly
ADULT HEIGHT
10-15 in
TRAINING
Determined
LIFE SPAN
Characteristics
- Pomsky dogs and puppies are friendly, social, and get along well with other dogs, pets, and kids.
- Vigilant, confident, and protective, the Pomsky dog possesses the right temperament that qualifies it as an efficient guard and alarm dog.
- Pomsky puppies are easy to train, love learning, and love to impress.
- Intelligent, joyous, fun, the Pomsky dog is best suited as a companion pet for families with or without kids, singles, and seniors. The Pomsky dog makes one of the best family dogs.
- Pomsky dogs enjoy longer, healthier lives thanks to the hybrid vigor effect.
- Joyful, cuddly, with a sunny disposition, the Pomsky dog makes a fantastic emotional support dog.
- The Pomsky dog is an affectionate, fiercely loyal dog that forms long-lasting bonds with its owners and is known to love unconditionally.
- Pomskies are highly adaptable pups, with their small size and moderate energy levels qualifying them for comfortable living in small city homes as well as large homes in the countryside.
- Thanks to the thick coat of the Pomsky dog, these pups feel comfortable in cold weather and can even handle warm weather.
Appearance
Similar to a small wolf, the Pomsky is of small to medium build and weighs on average between 20 to 30 pounds and stands at an average of 10 to 15 inches in height. These fiercely adorable small dogs have a well-proportioned body, a medium-length muzzle, cute pointy elfish ears, a bushy tail always curled over their backs, and almond-shaped sparkly eyes.
The Pomsky’s eyes can be light brown to light blue or of different colors such as one blue and the other brown. The Pomsky has a medium to long soft fluffy coat of various colors and colors of combinations such as: black and white; blue and white; gray and white; brown or reddish-brown, blue, white, red or tan and various patterns and markings.
The Pomsky’s coat is thick to insolate in hot and cold weather. As a result of having a thick coat, there is also shedding; however, though Pomskie dogs do not shed a lot, they are seasonal shedders
Temperament
This highly devoted breed with a large personality and lots of love to offer is a perfect family pet companion, as many dog owners would agree. Pomsky babies are just as adorable and cuddly as they are feisty and brave. They love to bounce around and play just as much as they love to cuddle and relax on the couch. Pomsky dogs are fun, lively, and full-of-surprises comedians who love to entertain and impress. They enjoy being at the center of attention and preferably with an audience who would cheer, praise, and applaud a well-performed trick.
Pomsky dogs are natural born explorers. They enjoy investigating every new territory that they discover, and they enjoy meeting new people. Pomsky dogs are moderately energetic, friendly, and playful. They love to be active—especially when there are games of fetch, chases around the yard, or hiking trips to look forward to. Running and playing in the snow during winter and splashing around in the water for a cool-off during summer are some of the Pomsky’s favorite activities.
The Pomsky is described as being clever, sporty, and athletic, and they have been known to enjoy and excel in dog sports, such as: Rally Agility and Obedience. Determination is needed when training the Pomsky puppies, as they are more on the enthusiastic side. Mixing the training with some playtime, along with many praises and treats, will be the most effective way in training the Pomsky. The Pomsky dogs were not described as being dependent. A long nap and a chew toy will suffice in keeping them happy and content while they are alone.
History
The Pomsky, which is also known as the Pomeranian Husky or the Husky Pom, is a new, rare, and very popular hybrid dog breed. The Pomsky was first bred in the United States in 2009. The Pomsky is a cross between a purebred Pomeranian and a purebred Siberian Husky. The reason for the popularity of the Pomsky worldwide is its wolf-like look, friendly nature, and loyal character. As a recent hybrid dog breed, the Pomsky does not have a long history. Let’s take a look at the history of the Pomeranian and the Siberian Husky, the parent breeds of the Pomsky.
The Pomeranian, also known as the Pom or Loulou de Pomeranie, is the smallest of the ancient Spitz family of dogs. The Spitz is an Arctic sled dog and is a hardworking, strong, and rugged dog of much larger size. The Pomeranian ancestor migrated from the Arctic to Pomerania, which is part of Poland and Germany, and there it was bred to a smaller size and renamed the Pomeranian. From Pomerania to the rest of the world and the United States, the Pomeranian would live a luxurious life as a companion pet of aristocrats, nobles, and royalty. Queen Victoria, who was a great fan of the Pomeranian and had them as pets, during her reign managed to breed the Pomeranian to half its original size and is the reason for the small-sized cute Pomeranian of today.
The Siberian Husky is one of the oldest dog breeds in the world. In fact, it is the oldest. This is a strong and hardy working dog from Siberia. The Siberian Husky was domesticated by the Chukchi tribe in Siberia as a guard dog, as a companion pet, and as a sled dog. The Siberian Huskies were brought to Alaska to participate in sled racing. Winning race after race, the Siberian Huskies soon gained public attention. From Alaska, the Huskies soon spread to the entire world as both loving pets and strong working dogs. Today, the Siberian Husky is the most popular breed in North America. Catch them as the stars of movies and TV shows, and as champions in dog shows and sports.
Pomsky puppies are also bred through different generations such as F1, F1B, and F2. This is done for better control over the size of the puppies, their coat color, and physical characteristics. F1 Pomsky puppies are obtained by mating a Pomeranian and a Siberian Husky dog. F1b Pomsky puppies are obtained by backbreeding an F1 Pomsky puppy with a Pomeranian dog. All Pomeranian husky mixes are equally adorable.