FAQ
Do you have puppies available?
When we have puppies we will announce it and make frequent updates on our Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as update each individual puppy’s profile for our current litters, located on the lower portion of our How to Apply for a Pomsky Puppy section of our website. We typically begin accepting applications for our puppies when they are around 5 weeks of age. The puppies will remain “available” until we receive deposits reserving them and we will update each puppy’s profile indicating they are reserved for their new forever family!
How do I join your waiting list?
Although in the past we held a waiting list, we have found the best possible way to match puppies with their new families is to accept applications for each individual puppy when they are available. This is not due to a lack of demand for our puppies, it’s just that we've found that the ranking system associated with a waiting list was less effective when endeavoring to pair specific puppies with their potential new families. It takes much time and effort on our part to review numerous applications and interview families and we realize that not every puppy we have will be the right fit for everyone. This being the case, we decided to accept applications and conduct interviews based on people being interested in specific puppies when they become available. We feel this saves everyone time and emotional distress that might result from being on a waiting list. We understand the anticipation and disappointment of a puppy pick not working out, as well as the frustration of having a deposit tied up in a waiting list. So we developed a newsletter that you can join at no cost. Everyone signing up for our newsletter will be notified (at midnight) the moment we begin accepting applications.
How much do your puppies cost?
Our Pomskies range from $2500- $4500 depending on eye color, markings, size, and coat quality. We endeavor to provide top quality puppies to our wonderful Pomsky families and all of our puppies (no matter what the color or size) will be very well socialized, healthy, and have excellent temperaments.
Can I call you?
We are a small family run kennel and due to the abundance of interest in our puppies we do not give out our phone number publicly. We will only talk over the phone with families after our application process and their application has been selected. I apologize for the inconvenience, we just do not have the resources to speak over the phone with everyone. However we are happy to answer any of your questions prior to our application day. Please feel free to contact us via email, Facebook messager, or DM on Instagram.
What does the cost of a puppy include?
All of our puppies will be up to date on vaccinations and de-worming when they are ready go to their new homes after 8 weeks of age. Puppies will have paperwork from a their health exam by a licensed veterinarian and we provide a 2 year genetic health guarantee. We provide links to the DNA/Embark results from each of the puppies’ parents. Each puppy will have it’s own official NCP Puppy Birth Certificate. We also provide a puppy starter pack which includes a comfort blanket with mother and litter mate's scent, a 5lb bag of 4health puppy food, and various other goodies. Those flying to their new homes will come with an airline approved travel kennel and comfort blanket, but will not include the 5lb bag of puppy food just for space and weight considerations.
Why do you breed Pomskies?
This article, Why Pomskies?, that I wrote many years ago for the PCA website gives a good explanation. Also a bit of our personal background as to why we chose to begin breeding Pomskies is included in the Meet the Breeder section.
What is a Pomsky?
A Pomsky is a breed created by the cross of a female Siberian Husky and a male Pomeranian. All Pomskies should have a combination of percentages of both Pomeranian and Siberian Husky. An ideal, quality Pomsky will have the appearance of a Husky and be between 8-25lbs. Pomskies should have a very friendly and social disposition and be quite intelligent. Some breeders incorporate American Eskimos, German Spitz, or Alaskan Klee Kias into their programs, but we do not do this due to temperament and health concerns. Be sure this is something you ask about when researching a breeder. We also do not have Merle in our lines as we believe this to be detrimental to the health of our program, there are too many risks associated with the Merle gene (including blindness and hearing loss) and we do not want to compromise the health of our puppies.
What are the temperaments of Pomskies like?
Pomsky personalities will vary, but they all have some Pomeranian traits and some Husky traits. They tend to be very friendly and social. They love other dogs, cats, and children. They are smart and eager to learn, but being highly intelligent means they can become mischievous and stubborn.
So early training and establishing boundaries is a must, find out more in our training section. They can howl like huskies, but only on occasion, some will inherit territorial barking from their Pomeranian side, but they are typically do not make good watchdogs. They are much more focused on their human family and less independent than your typical husky, but most are not so attached that they seem like Velcro, like a typical Pomeranian. They can be escape artists like huskies, but do not wander to the same degree. Having a secure yard with a fence is fantastic, as they are very active, but can get a good workout in a decent sized yard. However with their compact size they also do well in apartment living, as long as they get out for walks and are provided with enough activity. They make great travel companions and love to go on adventures. They are GREAT with kids! We provide early socialization with children, but also throughout our program our aim has always been to create the ideal family and companion dogs, so we’ve continuously choose traits that would lead to that goal!
Do Pomskies shed?
Yes and they are not hypoallergenic! Pomsky coats are typically somewhere between a husky coat and a pomeranian coat. They are soft and fluffy but have a silky quality that most Pomeranian coats lack. For most of the year shedding will be moderate. The dead hairs will typically sit on the coat until you brush them out so with regular brushing it’s not difficult to manage. They do however blow their coats twice a year with the temperature changes. This can result in heavy shedding for about 2 weeks, but if around this time you brush them daily you can keep up on it without a problem. Also see our health and grooming section for more details.
How big will my Pomsky get?
We cannot guarantee size. With Pomskies there is always a chance for a throwback, so we can have pups under or over the average weight range, but for our breeding program, 50/50 puppies average about 10 to 25lbs. When you get into the higher Husky percentage litters, like 75/25, they can be a bit bigger 20-35lbs or the lower Husky percentage litters, like 25/75, can range between 5-15lbs. We provide adult weight estimates for each individual puppy prior to our puppies being available for application. We’ve been doing this many years and we can generally estimate within a 5lbs margin. We aim to have our puppies be around10 to 25lbs full grown, depending on the litter. Both our experience and careful selection in breeding has helped us achieve these goals. Please see our "All About Pomskies" section for more details about Pomskies.
When were Pomskies first created?
The first Pomsky litter was created in 2012. Please visit our brief history on Pomskies page for more information.
Do Pomskies have health problems?
Of course any dog can develop health problems, no matter the breed. Because health and temperament are always our top priority, we do our utmost to ensure that the dogs we breed are healthy and are not going to pass on any genetic health problems to their puppies. That is why all of our dogs are DNA and genetic health tested through Embark. This ensures that our puppies are protected from over 200+ genetic health risks. We also provide a 2 year genetic health guarantee and ask for an update every 6 months for this 2 year period for all of our puppies. That way if any health issues were to arise we would know and be able to address it. We have been breeding Pomskies since the spring of 2014 and we have not had a pattern of any health issues arise. It is our goal with genetic testing and careful planning that we can avoid having any health risks within our lines.
Can you ship a puppy to me?
We do not ship our puppies via cargo. However we are happy to arrange puppies to be flown to you via a flight nanny. The flight nanny brings the puppy in cabin in a flight safe carrier and is flown to your local airport. We have licensed nannies that we work with and trust. There is an additional fee that varies depending on your location, but generally starts at $600. We also often deliver within CA for no additional fee on a limited schedule to Southern CA and the Bay Area, please let us know if you are interested in delivery upon applying.
Do you sell to families outside the USA?
We are currently not accepting applications outside the US at this time. Hopefully that will change soon. For future reference this is how we make arrangements for our puppies to join international families: due to the extra time and costs there will be additional fees. Many countries require a 21 day wait after the puppy receives their rabies vaccine to enter the country. This would mean that your chosen puppy will need to stay with us until they are at least 19 weeks old. We require 50% as a non-refundable deposit and charge $500 for the additional vet visits required for international flight. As stated above we do not ship our puppies, so you would need to arrange to fly in for pick up, flying into SFO (San Francisco airport) usually works out best. We would consider delivery, but this would require a higher fee than our standard $500 nanny flight fee.
Why do your puppies cost so much?
Our puppy's prices reflect their quality and value. Although Pomskies are somewhat easier to come across these days, finding quality is still sometimes hard to come by. Originally Pomskies were notoriously difficult to produce when starting from a Husky and Pomeranian pairing. This led some less than reputable breeders to cut corners. There are also many irresponsible breeders that sell their puppies without a spay and neuter contact which has led to many inexperienced people breeding Pomskies. That being said, we’ve also seen Pomskies priced as high as $9000. We believe our prices are quite a bit more reasonable in comparison, but the quality of a breeding program should not come down strictly to price. A breeder’s experience and examples of past puppies can help you determine quality. Ideally Pomskies should have the appearance of a miniature Husky, come with a genetic health guarantee, have an exceptional temperament, average 25lbs or less full grown and the breeder should require contracts that state they will be there for support for the lifetime of the puppy. Careful selection is key when building a quality breeding program and sadly so many people breeding Pomskies are not experienced or educated enough to even know where to begin. The right knowledge and experience is required to really make a pomsky breeding program work, along with a sizable investment. I encourage you to ask yourself what you consider a good price for a purebred dog. Most well bred dogs don't go below $2000 and some even go for well above $5000. If something seems to good to be true, it's probably a scam or reflects poor quality. A "deal" on a Pomsky is no deal at all.
Aren't Pomskies just mutts?
For anyone who thinks Pomskies are "mutts" I will assure you that our dams and sires come from purebred dogs and that our breeding program has a very specific plan to help create a new breed. We know the lineage of all our Pomskies and they have all been DNA and health tested. Consider where purebred dogs originate, so many beloved breeds came from people intentionally breeding different breeds together for specific traits until they achieved the desired result. A quick google search of the history of dog breeds will explain this concept. Also consider the AKC’s requirements for recognition. You are not allowed to present a breed for recognition before the breed actually exists, in numbers, and with established pedigrees and a written standard. This is all part of development and it has to start somewhere. Pomskies are in their infancy, but if 100 years from now they are recognized by the AKC I will be proud to have been a Pomsky pioneer.
Where are you located?
We are in Palermo CA, just south of lake Oroville and about 30 minutes outside Chico, Ca.
Can I visit?
To ensure the health and safety of our dogs and puppies we do not allow home visits prior to pick up. We do our utmost to prevent any undue stress or outside contaminants as puppies are very vulnerable before the completion of their vaccination schedule. Due to Covid-19 and the risks associated with this virus, we will not be allowing any home visits at this time. We are doing our utmost to take proper safety precautions to ensure the safety of our family and our puppy families during our puppy deliveries and meet ups. There will be lots of opportunity to see our puppies in action as we post frequently on Facebook and Instagram. It is also our practice to conduct video chat interviews (via FaceTime, WhatsApp, or Zoom) for all potential puppy families.
How do you breed a Husky with a Pomeranian?
All of our 1st generation pairings were done with a Husky female and a Pomeranian male. 1st generation breedings must be done through artificial insemination. Since your program has matured we are now able to breed Pomsky to Pomsky litters. We still often utilize AI, but natural pairings are also possible. We have done extensive research and use a local canine reproductive facility for testing and quality assurance to assure the safety of our dogs and the best possible chance of pregnancy.
What if we want to breed our Pomsky?
We believe in responsible breeding and responsible ownership. All of our puppies are sold as pets only and we have maintained a strict spay/neuter agreement since our very first litter in 2014! We will only allow breeding rights to breeders who are well established and reputable and an additional fee applies. For all other pet Pomskies, we require proof of spay/neuter by 1 year old. Any health issue delaying the procedure will need to be proved by a licensed veterinarian. If proof of spay/neuter is not provided you would be in breech of contract and can be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
How can I find a reputable breeder if you have no puppies available?
We have planned litters throughout the year and although we do have a high demand for our puppies, we try to work with people who have been waiting and stay in touch. Of course we understand that we may not be able to provide a puppy to everyone who is patiently waiting within a timely manner, sometimes breedings fail, sometimes we have a small litter, or sometimes there are just too many qualified homes to choose from. Please look at the "Finding a reputable breeder" section of our website to assist you in selecting a breeder. Yes, most quality breeders have a high demand and it still may take some time to find your perfect puppy, but please be patient and don't settle for a less than reputable breeder.
When we have puppies we will announce it and make frequent updates on our Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as update each individual puppy’s profile for our current litters, located on the lower portion of our How to Apply for a Pomsky Puppy section of our website. We typically begin accepting applications for our puppies when they are around 5 weeks of age. The puppies will remain “available” until we receive deposits reserving them and we will update each puppy’s profile indicating they are reserved for their new forever family!
How do I join your waiting list?
Although in the past we held a waiting list, we have found the best possible way to match puppies with their new families is to accept applications for each individual puppy when they are available. This is not due to a lack of demand for our puppies, it’s just that we've found that the ranking system associated with a waiting list was less effective when endeavoring to pair specific puppies with their potential new families. It takes much time and effort on our part to review numerous applications and interview families and we realize that not every puppy we have will be the right fit for everyone. This being the case, we decided to accept applications and conduct interviews based on people being interested in specific puppies when they become available. We feel this saves everyone time and emotional distress that might result from being on a waiting list. We understand the anticipation and disappointment of a puppy pick not working out, as well as the frustration of having a deposit tied up in a waiting list. So we developed a newsletter that you can join at no cost. Everyone signing up for our newsletter will be notified (at midnight) the moment we begin accepting applications.
How much do your puppies cost?
Our Pomskies range from $2500- $4500 depending on eye color, markings, size, and coat quality. We endeavor to provide top quality puppies to our wonderful Pomsky families and all of our puppies (no matter what the color or size) will be very well socialized, healthy, and have excellent temperaments.
Can I call you?
We are a small family run kennel and due to the abundance of interest in our puppies we do not give out our phone number publicly. We will only talk over the phone with families after our application process and their application has been selected. I apologize for the inconvenience, we just do not have the resources to speak over the phone with everyone. However we are happy to answer any of your questions prior to our application day. Please feel free to contact us via email, Facebook messager, or DM on Instagram.
What does the cost of a puppy include?
All of our puppies will be up to date on vaccinations and de-worming when they are ready go to their new homes after 8 weeks of age. Puppies will have paperwork from a their health exam by a licensed veterinarian and we provide a 2 year genetic health guarantee. We provide links to the DNA/Embark results from each of the puppies’ parents. Each puppy will have it’s own official NCP Puppy Birth Certificate. We also provide a puppy starter pack which includes a comfort blanket with mother and litter mate's scent, a 5lb bag of 4health puppy food, and various other goodies. Those flying to their new homes will come with an airline approved travel kennel and comfort blanket, but will not include the 5lb bag of puppy food just for space and weight considerations.
Why do you breed Pomskies?
This article, Why Pomskies?, that I wrote many years ago for the PCA website gives a good explanation. Also a bit of our personal background as to why we chose to begin breeding Pomskies is included in the Meet the Breeder section.
What is a Pomsky?
A Pomsky is a breed created by the cross of a female Siberian Husky and a male Pomeranian. All Pomskies should have a combination of percentages of both Pomeranian and Siberian Husky. An ideal, quality Pomsky will have the appearance of a Husky and be between 8-25lbs. Pomskies should have a very friendly and social disposition and be quite intelligent. Some breeders incorporate American Eskimos, German Spitz, or Alaskan Klee Kias into their programs, but we do not do this due to temperament and health concerns. Be sure this is something you ask about when researching a breeder. We also do not have Merle in our lines as we believe this to be detrimental to the health of our program, there are too many risks associated with the Merle gene (including blindness and hearing loss) and we do not want to compromise the health of our puppies.
What are the temperaments of Pomskies like?
Pomsky personalities will vary, but they all have some Pomeranian traits and some Husky traits. They tend to be very friendly and social. They love other dogs, cats, and children. They are smart and eager to learn, but being highly intelligent means they can become mischievous and stubborn.
So early training and establishing boundaries is a must, find out more in our training section. They can howl like huskies, but only on occasion, some will inherit territorial barking from their Pomeranian side, but they are typically do not make good watchdogs. They are much more focused on their human family and less independent than your typical husky, but most are not so attached that they seem like Velcro, like a typical Pomeranian. They can be escape artists like huskies, but do not wander to the same degree. Having a secure yard with a fence is fantastic, as they are very active, but can get a good workout in a decent sized yard. However with their compact size they also do well in apartment living, as long as they get out for walks and are provided with enough activity. They make great travel companions and love to go on adventures. They are GREAT with kids! We provide early socialization with children, but also throughout our program our aim has always been to create the ideal family and companion dogs, so we’ve continuously choose traits that would lead to that goal!
Do Pomskies shed?
Yes and they are not hypoallergenic! Pomsky coats are typically somewhere between a husky coat and a pomeranian coat. They are soft and fluffy but have a silky quality that most Pomeranian coats lack. For most of the year shedding will be moderate. The dead hairs will typically sit on the coat until you brush them out so with regular brushing it’s not difficult to manage. They do however blow their coats twice a year with the temperature changes. This can result in heavy shedding for about 2 weeks, but if around this time you brush them daily you can keep up on it without a problem. Also see our health and grooming section for more details.
How big will my Pomsky get?
We cannot guarantee size. With Pomskies there is always a chance for a throwback, so we can have pups under or over the average weight range, but for our breeding program, 50/50 puppies average about 10 to 25lbs. When you get into the higher Husky percentage litters, like 75/25, they can be a bit bigger 20-35lbs or the lower Husky percentage litters, like 25/75, can range between 5-15lbs. We provide adult weight estimates for each individual puppy prior to our puppies being available for application. We’ve been doing this many years and we can generally estimate within a 5lbs margin. We aim to have our puppies be around10 to 25lbs full grown, depending on the litter. Both our experience and careful selection in breeding has helped us achieve these goals. Please see our "All About Pomskies" section for more details about Pomskies.
When were Pomskies first created?
The first Pomsky litter was created in 2012. Please visit our brief history on Pomskies page for more information.
Do Pomskies have health problems?
Of course any dog can develop health problems, no matter the breed. Because health and temperament are always our top priority, we do our utmost to ensure that the dogs we breed are healthy and are not going to pass on any genetic health problems to their puppies. That is why all of our dogs are DNA and genetic health tested through Embark. This ensures that our puppies are protected from over 200+ genetic health risks. We also provide a 2 year genetic health guarantee and ask for an update every 6 months for this 2 year period for all of our puppies. That way if any health issues were to arise we would know and be able to address it. We have been breeding Pomskies since the spring of 2014 and we have not had a pattern of any health issues arise. It is our goal with genetic testing and careful planning that we can avoid having any health risks within our lines.
Can you ship a puppy to me?
We do not ship our puppies via cargo. However we are happy to arrange puppies to be flown to you via a flight nanny. The flight nanny brings the puppy in cabin in a flight safe carrier and is flown to your local airport. We have licensed nannies that we work with and trust. There is an additional fee that varies depending on your location, but generally starts at $600. We also often deliver within CA for no additional fee on a limited schedule to Southern CA and the Bay Area, please let us know if you are interested in delivery upon applying.
Do you sell to families outside the USA?
We are currently not accepting applications outside the US at this time. Hopefully that will change soon. For future reference this is how we make arrangements for our puppies to join international families: due to the extra time and costs there will be additional fees. Many countries require a 21 day wait after the puppy receives their rabies vaccine to enter the country. This would mean that your chosen puppy will need to stay with us until they are at least 19 weeks old. We require 50% as a non-refundable deposit and charge $500 for the additional vet visits required for international flight. As stated above we do not ship our puppies, so you would need to arrange to fly in for pick up, flying into SFO (San Francisco airport) usually works out best. We would consider delivery, but this would require a higher fee than our standard $500 nanny flight fee.
Why do your puppies cost so much?
Our puppy's prices reflect their quality and value. Although Pomskies are somewhat easier to come across these days, finding quality is still sometimes hard to come by. Originally Pomskies were notoriously difficult to produce when starting from a Husky and Pomeranian pairing. This led some less than reputable breeders to cut corners. There are also many irresponsible breeders that sell their puppies without a spay and neuter contact which has led to many inexperienced people breeding Pomskies. That being said, we’ve also seen Pomskies priced as high as $9000. We believe our prices are quite a bit more reasonable in comparison, but the quality of a breeding program should not come down strictly to price. A breeder’s experience and examples of past puppies can help you determine quality. Ideally Pomskies should have the appearance of a miniature Husky, come with a genetic health guarantee, have an exceptional temperament, average 25lbs or less full grown and the breeder should require contracts that state they will be there for support for the lifetime of the puppy. Careful selection is key when building a quality breeding program and sadly so many people breeding Pomskies are not experienced or educated enough to even know where to begin. The right knowledge and experience is required to really make a pomsky breeding program work, along with a sizable investment. I encourage you to ask yourself what you consider a good price for a purebred dog. Most well bred dogs don't go below $2000 and some even go for well above $5000. If something seems to good to be true, it's probably a scam or reflects poor quality. A "deal" on a Pomsky is no deal at all.
Aren't Pomskies just mutts?
For anyone who thinks Pomskies are "mutts" I will assure you that our dams and sires come from purebred dogs and that our breeding program has a very specific plan to help create a new breed. We know the lineage of all our Pomskies and they have all been DNA and health tested. Consider where purebred dogs originate, so many beloved breeds came from people intentionally breeding different breeds together for specific traits until they achieved the desired result. A quick google search of the history of dog breeds will explain this concept. Also consider the AKC’s requirements for recognition. You are not allowed to present a breed for recognition before the breed actually exists, in numbers, and with established pedigrees and a written standard. This is all part of development and it has to start somewhere. Pomskies are in their infancy, but if 100 years from now they are recognized by the AKC I will be proud to have been a Pomsky pioneer.
Where are you located?
We are in Palermo CA, just south of lake Oroville and about 30 minutes outside Chico, Ca.
Can I visit?
To ensure the health and safety of our dogs and puppies we do not allow home visits prior to pick up. We do our utmost to prevent any undue stress or outside contaminants as puppies are very vulnerable before the completion of their vaccination schedule. Due to Covid-19 and the risks associated with this virus, we will not be allowing any home visits at this time. We are doing our utmost to take proper safety precautions to ensure the safety of our family and our puppy families during our puppy deliveries and meet ups. There will be lots of opportunity to see our puppies in action as we post frequently on Facebook and Instagram. It is also our practice to conduct video chat interviews (via FaceTime, WhatsApp, or Zoom) for all potential puppy families.
How do you breed a Husky with a Pomeranian?
All of our 1st generation pairings were done with a Husky female and a Pomeranian male. 1st generation breedings must be done through artificial insemination. Since your program has matured we are now able to breed Pomsky to Pomsky litters. We still often utilize AI, but natural pairings are also possible. We have done extensive research and use a local canine reproductive facility for testing and quality assurance to assure the safety of our dogs and the best possible chance of pregnancy.
What if we want to breed our Pomsky?
We believe in responsible breeding and responsible ownership. All of our puppies are sold as pets only and we have maintained a strict spay/neuter agreement since our very first litter in 2014! We will only allow breeding rights to breeders who are well established and reputable and an additional fee applies. For all other pet Pomskies, we require proof of spay/neuter by 1 year old. Any health issue delaying the procedure will need to be proved by a licensed veterinarian. If proof of spay/neuter is not provided you would be in breech of contract and can be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
How can I find a reputable breeder if you have no puppies available?
We have planned litters throughout the year and although we do have a high demand for our puppies, we try to work with people who have been waiting and stay in touch. Of course we understand that we may not be able to provide a puppy to everyone who is patiently waiting within a timely manner, sometimes breedings fail, sometimes we have a small litter, or sometimes there are just too many qualified homes to choose from. Please look at the "Finding a reputable breeder" section of our website to assist you in selecting a breeder. Yes, most quality breeders have a high demand and it still may take some time to find your perfect puppy, but please be patient and don't settle for a less than reputable breeder.