All About Pomskies
Here we will provide as much helpful information as possible regarding Pomskies as a breed. Also check out the Why Pomskies? article for a detailed explanation as to why we choose to breed Pomskies.
Below in this section we will go over Pomsky traits and appearance. Follow the links below to navigate to the other sections of our “All About Pomskies” portion of our website.
A Brief History of Pomskies
Health and Grooming
Training
Finding a Reputable Breeder
Pomsky Breed Overview:
A Pomsky or Pomskies (plural) are a relatively new breed. Often called a hybrid or designer dog. They are created by crossing a Siberian Husky Female with a Pomeranian male. First generations are bred via artificial insemination and responsible breeders are constantly endeavoring to perfect their programs, producing the best quality Pomskies possible!
A well bred Pomsky should be of excellent health and have a friendly, outgoing disposition. They should have the appearance of a miniature husky averaging 10 to 25lbs. Being that they are such a new breed there will be variations, however quality breeders will work to hone their programs so that they can eventually have consistency and reliably know what to expect from most litters. In order to do this, the breeding stock must be carefully selected.
Beware of breeders using American Eskimos in place of a Pomeranian stud, they will often still call their puppies "pomskies", but the puppies will generally have a stockier appearance and be much larger full grown. Also the temperaments of American Eskimos are much different than Pomeranians and that will be reflected in the puppy.
Here at Northern California Pomskies, we have been breeding Pomskies since 2014. We began the foundation our program with Siberian Huskies and Pomeranians. Building our lines over time, our breeding Pomskies go back several generations. We started by selecting small husky females ranging in size between 35lbs and 45lbs as our foundation. We also only used Pomeranian males that were no more than 9lbs, our smallest being 3.5lbs. It's important to know these details because it will make a difference in the adult size of future puppies. Although health and temperament is always our number one priority, we work to make the majority of our Pomskies 10 to 25lbs, with the exception on 75% Husky puppies which can be 25 to 35lbs.
Quality is apparent when looking at a responsible breeder's past puppies and when speaking to them personally, their experience, passion and knowledge will shine through. We urge all potential new owners to responsibly choose their breeder. New "pomsky" breeders are popping up all the time and the sad truth is that many have little to no knowledge about breeding and aren't even very familiar with canine health and behavior. They have no passion for what they do and unfortunately are just looking to turn a profit. Please see our page regarding how to find a reputable breeder.
Here we will provide as much helpful information as possible regarding Pomskies as a breed. Also check out the Why Pomskies? article for a detailed explanation as to why we choose to breed Pomskies.
Below in this section we will go over Pomsky traits and appearance. Follow the links below to navigate to the other sections of our “All About Pomskies” portion of our website.
A Brief History of Pomskies
Health and Grooming
Training
Finding a Reputable Breeder
Pomsky Breed Overview:
A Pomsky or Pomskies (plural) are a relatively new breed. Often called a hybrid or designer dog. They are created by crossing a Siberian Husky Female with a Pomeranian male. First generations are bred via artificial insemination and responsible breeders are constantly endeavoring to perfect their programs, producing the best quality Pomskies possible!
A well bred Pomsky should be of excellent health and have a friendly, outgoing disposition. They should have the appearance of a miniature husky averaging 10 to 25lbs. Being that they are such a new breed there will be variations, however quality breeders will work to hone their programs so that they can eventually have consistency and reliably know what to expect from most litters. In order to do this, the breeding stock must be carefully selected.
Beware of breeders using American Eskimos in place of a Pomeranian stud, they will often still call their puppies "pomskies", but the puppies will generally have a stockier appearance and be much larger full grown. Also the temperaments of American Eskimos are much different than Pomeranians and that will be reflected in the puppy.
Here at Northern California Pomskies, we have been breeding Pomskies since 2014. We began the foundation our program with Siberian Huskies and Pomeranians. Building our lines over time, our breeding Pomskies go back several generations. We started by selecting small husky females ranging in size between 35lbs and 45lbs as our foundation. We also only used Pomeranian males that were no more than 9lbs, our smallest being 3.5lbs. It's important to know these details because it will make a difference in the adult size of future puppies. Although health and temperament is always our number one priority, we work to make the majority of our Pomskies 10 to 25lbs, with the exception on 75% Husky puppies which can be 25 to 35lbs.
Quality is apparent when looking at a responsible breeder's past puppies and when speaking to them personally, their experience, passion and knowledge will shine through. We urge all potential new owners to responsibly choose their breeder. New "pomsky" breeders are popping up all the time and the sad truth is that many have little to no knowledge about breeding and aren't even very familiar with canine health and behavior. They have no passion for what they do and unfortunately are just looking to turn a profit. Please see our page regarding how to find a reputable breeder.
How Pomskies can change as they grow...
Here are some examples of how Pomskies can change as they grow. These are all Pomskies that we have bred and kept for our breeding program. Notice how the coat changes from very young puppies into adulthood, as well as facial structure. Click on each picture below:
Pomsky Characteristics:
Below are Pomsky characteristics as seen in top quality Pomskies. A written standard that is unanimously recognized does not currently exist, but these are the characteristics we breed for.
Temperament
Each Pomsky's personality will vary, but they all will have some Pomeranian traits and some Husky traits. Our goal is always a happy balance between the two. However some puppies will pull more from one side or the other so it is a good idea to be aware of both common traits seen in Huskies and Pomeranians. Some Pomskies will be more active and independent like a Husky and others will be a bit more attached and mellow like a Pomeranian.
Pomskies in general are very intelligent and active dogs. They learn quick and require daily stimulation and exercise to avoid boredom. A bored Pomsky can develop undesirable behavior issues. An active routine, as well as consistent training, especially in puppyhood, will help them to the best companions possible. Some Pomskies will howl like huskies, but only on occasion and are fairly quiet, this is what we breed for. However other Pomskies, sometimes even from the same litter, can have the more Pomeranian trait of territorial barking. Pomskies tend to be much more focused on their human family and less independent than your typical husky, but typically do not become as overly attached as some Pomeranians do, nicknamed the Velcro dog. However either personality trait from Huskies or Pomeranians is possible, Pomskies just tend to be more balanced and that is our goal. Pomskies should be friendly and social, but also develop a good bond with their families. Pomskies can be escape artists like huskies, but do not wander to the same degree. Some of our pomskies are great off leash, but you typically can’t trust huskies off leash. You will want a secure yard with a fence, as Pomskies are very active and can get a good workout in a decent sized yard. However if you have a more city lifestyle, they can fit right in if you are active. They make great running buddies and love to go everywhere with their families. Pomskies are GREAT with kids! All the love and playfulness of a husky without the weight to knock little ones off their feet. Pomskies are generally very friendly and social. They love children and other dogs. Our Pomskies also tend to love cats as they get socialization with our cats from a very young age. We feel that Pomskies make the perfect companion and family dogs. Like all breeds, each individual dog will have its own unique personality. We highly recommend consistent training and good socialization in the puppy years. Each owner has a big part in how their pomsky puppy will develop. We want everyone to be as happy as possible with their new family member and we believe setting boundaries early and letting your puppy know what’s expected through careful training, leads to the happiest relationship. |
Appearance
Coat Quality - Pomskies have variations in their coat but the two major differences would be between Smooth and Wooly. Both are acceptable and desired, it is simply a preference.
Smooth is shorter and has more of a wild coarse feel like that of a typical husky coat. Wooly coats are full and fluffy and they are typically very soft and silky. Medium coats are also common and they fall somewhere between smooth and wooly. All are susceptible to some shedding tear round, but heavy shedding usually only occurs when they blow their coats twice a year, with major temperature changes. Coat Color and Markings- Pomskies come in so many different colors and markings. Black and White Tri Chocolate Tri White Sable Black Husky Marked Chocolate/Red Husky Marked Silver Husky Marked Solid (mostly one color with very little white) Piebald (more than 50% white with irregular areas of any other color) Some breeders also breed for Merle, or rare/exotic colors like blue and lilac, but we do not due to the associated health risks related to the genes linked with such coat colors. Eye Color - Pomskies can have a wide variety of eye colors including amber or green, but typically they will have one below: Blue Brown Bi-eyed (eyes are different solid colors) Parti or Split (eye includes two colors) Size - Averaging 10 to 25lbs , but size will depend greatly on the generation. |
Pomsky Generations
Many breeders like to use the terms F1, F1b, F2, F2b and F3 when describing generations, but we find that many people are confused by this and the definitions as to which each represents varies. It’s also important to know that although we ONLY breed from Siberian Husky and Pomeranian lines, other breeders may include different breeds and still call their puppies Pomskies, simply using the generation labels without telling you what percentage of each breed have been bred into the puppy. To make it simple we provide percentages such as 50/50, 25/75, 75/25 and we always specify the percentage of each.
Please note that weights can never be guaranteed, there is always a chance for a throw back, meaning an individual puppy reflects more of a husky trait or more of a Pomeranian, so they may be unexpectedly larger or smaller than what is most common for pomskies. 50/50 - 50% Siberian Husky and 50% Pomeranian. This percentage remains the same when breeding 50/50 pomsky to pomsky. These puppies typically range 8 to 25lbs full grown. (However some can be quite larger if breeders are using extra large Pomeranians or other breeds in their lines.) 25/75 - 25% Siberian Husky and 75% Pomeranian. This results from a female 50/50 pomsky being bred to a male Pomeranian. These puppies have a smaller dog look and will tend to be more Pomeranian like in temperament. They typically range 6 - 15lbs full grown. 75/25 - 75% Siberian Husky and 25% Pomeranian. This results from a male 50/50 pomsky being bred to a female Siberian Husky. These puppies will be larger and have more in common with a husky. They will generally be over 20lbs, sometimes over 35lbs. 37.5/62.5 - 37.5% Siberian Husky and 62.5% Pomeranian. OR 62.5/37.5 - 62.5% Siberian Husky and 37.5% Pomeranian. These litter percentages are very exciting and get the pomsky closer to the perfect consistency all responsible pomsky breeders are striving for. The resulting puppies have that beautiful miniature husky look and the puppies should range between 10 to 25lbs full grown. It’s important to understand that each breeder can have very different average weights within these different percentage categories. It’s good to know the weight of each parent of a litter. For example if a breeder has a 40lb male Pomsky (they do exist) they could naturally breed that to a Husky and technically still call the puppies Pomskies, however the resulting puppies would likely grow into a dog that is indistinguishable from a full husky. It’s a lazy, misleading, and irresponsible breeding practice that is done only to produce and sell puppies easily. We believe practices like this defeat the purpose of the breed and we urge families to only support responsible breeding. |