I decided to start doing a series about mixed breed dogs. There are so many popular mixes that are sought out or that people end up with through adoption and rescue that I figured it could be fun to take a closer look at some of them. First up is the Pomsky, which is Pomeranian and Husky mix.
Husky meets Pomeranian, Viola! A Pomsky!
The Pomsky is a rather cute dog that results from the mating of a Siberian Husky and Pomeranian. They tend to inherit the intelligence of the Husky which keeping the playful nature of the Pomeranian. Seems like a good mix right? The puppies are adorable and fluffy!
Photo Credit: Todd Radenbaugh, Flickr Creative Commons.
The appearance of the Pomsky can vary depending genetic factors.They can be small like a Pomeranian, taller based on the Husky DNA, and they can have the Husky trait of have mismatched eye colors. Among Pomsky breeders, the goal is often generally to produce a dog that looks like a Husky but has the smaller size and rounder ears of a Pomeranian. An ideal dog will often be 20 to 30 pounds and 10 to 15 inches tall. Both breeds have double coats, so expect your Pomsky to have a beautiful coat, but also expect a lot of grooming.
Breeding temperament of the Husky Pomeranian mix is variable. Often the Pomsky will inherit the working breed characteristics of the Husky, which makes them hardy dogs with plenty of energy. Meanwhile the Pomeranian is a playful breed that is also known for its higher levels of energy. Thus, you should not be surprised if your Pomeranian Husky mix is rather rambunctious! Like Huskies, Pomeranians are also intelligent. But they can be stubborn too, so be prepared for lots of training sessions.
The Pomsky will require a good amount of exercise and is best suited for homes with large fenced-in yards or where the dog can be taken on frequent walks. A Husky Pomeranian mix can also be a good exercise partner and good at agility or other canine sports. However, with the thick coat, the dog can be sensitive to heat, so be sure to keep that in mind when taking part in warm weather activities.
Overall, the Pomeranian Husky is considered to be a fairly new “designer dog.” It is less likely to come across one that was accidentally bred. Thus, they normally come from Pomsky breeders who are focusing specifically on the mixed breed. The cost of a Pomsky can vary wildly, and Pomskys for sale can range from $800 to $5000. As with any situation involving acquiring a dog, consider adopting and, if you choose to buy from a breeder, do your homework to make sure the breeder is reputable. Please don’t buy from a pet store, which often fosters puppy mill dogs!
What do you think of the Pomsky breed?
So cute! Though we are and always remain Rotty lovers.
I love all dogs but there comes a point that I feel we need to consider the overall health and well-being of a dog especially if it is being bred on purpose.Taking 2 dogs whose bodies are such different shapes and sizes and putting them together is asking for disaster. Hip Displaysia and Luxated Patella sre pretty much a given in this dog’s future.
I agree that there certainly are dangers of creating new “breeds,” although I don’t know that the genetics work quite that way. For example a dog is not necessarily going to get half the hips of one breed and half of the other. It is more likely to get one or the other. Then there are all the problems that some recognized breeds run into where breeding to standard has caused problems. Ultimately any breeding program of any kind can have difficulties and controversy. Anyway, I don’t intend to promote or not promote the breeding of any specific mixed breeds with this series, I plan to just cover a bit about them since I find that people tend to search out information on them.
The Pomskies are really cute, and it sounds like they have some great traits! Thank you so much for reminding people to adopt or to buy from a reputable breeder. It’s so important.
I am sorry – it is a cute dog and all but is it really necessary to go making new breeds when there are so many dogs in shelters needing homes? And to breed such diversely sized animals? I don’t understand why this is done. I could see if a “mistake” happened but to do it purposely. Like that dachshund/rottweiler mix all over facebook right now. You know someone is going to try and breed that to make money. And what happens to the puppies that don’t meet “standards?” Sorry to rant in your comments…..
I think what happens to puppies that don’t meet standards is a question/problem for all breeders of any breed. Hence why various issues surrounding breeding programs of any sort are so prevalent. Anyway, rant away. 🙂 Although my purpose with this series is just to provide some basic info about some of the more popular mixed breeds that are out there and not to make judgments about the breeding of them (although I don’t mind if people want to discuss that in the comments).
OMD, there’s a Husky Pom mix? I had no idea. I can understand people wanting a dog w/ Husky looks that is smaller and more compact, although I worry about creating all these newfangled designer breeds. I worry about unscrupulous breeders latching on to the designer breed craze. It’s an interesting mix, Husky-Pom. I can’t imagine my Husky being that small!
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They are beautiful, but I worry about irresponsible breeders taking the dogs that don’t fit what they are looking for or expecting and dropping them at shelters. Its always a danger because we don’t know what genes will be expressed. Thanks for sharing more about the mix-breed!
I’ll have to share this with one of my coworkers whose been obsessed with Pomskies for awhile now. They are adorable, though in my mind I’m picturing a 80 pound Pomeranian.
I am not a fan of “designer breeds”, especially since these are normally backyard breeders trying to make an outrageous amount of money. I know that breeds have been created in the past for specific purposes, but now a days it’s just crazy. They are cute yes, but how many will end up in shelters or rescues?
I’m always surprised when I see a big breed mixed with a smaller breed dog! But I’ve got to admit, it’s an adorable mix.
Cute little fuzz balls – and thanks for reminding people to adopt, I appreciate the inclusion!
First – these are just adorable. And I love this idea for a series and would love to see more! Before I got my Bichon Yorkie I spent a lot of time researching both the yorkie and the bichon separately and trying to “combine” their behaviours to see what kind of dog I would end up with!
Wow – I always wondered if they were real, or just a result of people on Pinterest misidentifying Klee-Klais!
I love mixed breeds, but I have trouble with people breeding them on purpose. The health of the dog should always be the number one priority and I worry that isn’t always the case. Backyard breeders also like to pick up on these ‘designer breed’ trends and that’s always a disaster.
So many things to consider with new breeds but I have to say these are 2 of my favorite dog breeds and they are stinkin’ cute!!
I hope to meet a Pomsky one day. They sound like wonderful dogs. And they are beautiful!
This is a great breakdown of the breed and love learning something new about breeds.
Very recently I was having a conversation about all of the new mixed breeds and how hard it is to keep up. Even though I thought I was fairly informed, I have never heard of a Pomsky. That puppy sure is cute.
The Pomsky is adorable and they sound like wonderful dogs!
I don’t think I have seen a Pomsky before, but they are certainly cute! I remember when Puggles were first really introduced and I thought they were adorable. Flash forward quite a few years to when I adopted Luna and found out she was most likely a Puggle!
You are so right, sometimes people forget that these intentional mixes can be very variable. The Pomsky sure is cute!
As a husky owner I agree with some of the comments that “designer” dogs are usually created from the physical desire one may have for the dog they want to own. People love the beautiful and majestic look of the Siberian Husky but they have no idea that they are stubborn, need daily exercise and shed pounds of fur each day. Good temperament and health should be the goal for ANY breeding practices. I have never seen a Pomsky but I do know there is already a “miniature” husky breed out there, the Alaskan Klee Kai. They’re no larger than 20 lbs. I do believe mix breeds can be healthier dogs but when a mix is intentional genetics has to be considered carefully.
I have a pomsky and I may have just been lucky but she is very sweet, intelligent and yes..hyper…mine was grey and white as a pup but has turned completely white. She looks just like an arctic fox. We also have a black german shepard and they play together very vigorously (sp?) My girl is topped out at 15 pounds and she does shed but it is thin. She did blow coat but it was adorable,, it was such little tufts!