POMSKY FACTS
What is a Pomsky? A Pomsky is a cross between a Siberian Husky and a Pomeranian and resembles a smaller version of a Siberian Husky. A male Pomeranian is bred to a female Siberian Husky through artificial insemination yielding puppies that are 50% Pomeranian and 50% Siberian Husky. A litter of this adorable breed was first introduced around 2012 and they have quickly become one of the most popular and desired breeds.
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What is the personality of a Pomsky like? Pomskies are very playful, affectionate, intelligent high energy dogs that can have a stubborn streak and a strong will at times. They do like to be vocal especially around people they do not know and thus make good watch dogs. They are also very loyal and normally get along with everyone but they can be protective and skittish at times. They also have a strong prey drive and love to chase. When walking they do have a tendency to pull a lot but with a proper no-pull body harness the behavior can be corrected.
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Do Pomskies shed a lot? They do shed a lot at times and require regular grooming and maintenance. They will blow their coat about once a year. So you will have vacuuming or cleaning up of hair but this can be minimized with regular grooming.
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Do Pomskies have health problems? They can have genetic predispositions to certain health conditions such as hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, heart disease, skin and allergy problems, collapsing trachea and epilepsy. In addition, they can be prone to dental disease so regular check ups and cleanings as well as preventative measures are very important. Having your Pomsky DNA tested, and or its parents, is important to detect any potential genetic issues.
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​​What is the average life span of a Pomsky? The average life expectancy of a Pomsky is estimated to be around 13 to 15 years. The breed has only been around since approximately 2012.
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What does a Pomsky look like? They come in a variety of colors like black & white, grey & white, sable, red sable, white, white & tan, agouti, chocolate, and the rare lavender or blue. Many have masks like the Siberian Husky with different variations based on the dam and sires traits. Eye color can range from brown, blue, amber, hazel, rare green, and can also be parti-eyed or two different color eyes. Their weight can range from 6 pounds to 35 pounds with a classification of Toy, Mini, or Standard sizes. Their coat can be standard, plush or wooly and they have a double coat consisting of a topcoat and an undercoat and should be groomed regularly.
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