Is a Pomsky the right dog for your family?
Looks Cute?
Ever seen the photos on Facebook or the videos showing the Husky that stays a puppy forever? Pomskies are far more than their cute faces!
Some things to consider when looking into adding any dog to your family.
Picking the right dog breed for you should not be taken lightly. The decision should involve the entire family and take many factors into account. When it comes to choosing a pup, you might already have a few breeds in mind (probably a Pomsky if you are on this website) but it is always crucial to do your research to make sure that both you and your dog have the best chance for a happy life.
How big is your family and what does your typical workday look like?
Do you work from home?
Do you plan to crate the puppy while you’re at work?
Do you have a family member that will be home to take care of the puppy’s needs?
Do you travel often?
Are you aware that they may not potty train for 7 months?
Do you have a puppy proofed area?
A good rule to remember is: for every month old a puppy is, they can hold their bladder for that many hours. This is especially true with smaller dogs who can sometimes hold their bladder for an even less time because of their size.
And, while Pomsky puppies can be very well behaved and great companions, without the proper amount of attention and training, any breed of dog can develop behavioral problems like anxiety, restlessness, and fear. Anxiety can develop when a puppy feels lonely. Restlessness which leads to destructive and aggression is caused when puppies haven’t played or exercised enough. Fearfulness develops when a puppy hasn’t been exposed to enough to other dogs, experiences, and improperly socialized.
One complaint we hear from new puppy parents is that their dogs are disruptive or destructive when left alone. Their dogs might urinate, defecate, bark, howl, chew, dig or try to escape. These problems often indicate that the puppy hasn’t gotten enough attention and needs to be taught polite house manners which come through spending quality time to train them properly. Learn more about some behavioral issues and causes in this article in our Knowledge Base.
Pomsky Personalities
Most dogs, like most humans, end up resembling their parents, not just in appearance but also in behavior. Personalities of animals, just like people, are strongly controlled by genetics. If both parents are calm, obedient, gentle dogs, the puppies are more likely to turn out well. But if even just one parent is a boisterous, mischievous bundle of energy, then it’s more likely that a pup will grow into a similar type of animal.
Energy Level. Pomskies are genetically comprised of the Siberian Husky and Pomeranian (and Eskimo in some lines). All of these breeds, while different sizes, are categorized as a high energy dog. It’s not so obvious in the Pomeranian as it is in the Siberian Husky because of its smaller size. The same principle applies to a Pomsky.
Potty Training. Due to the intelligent and stubborn nature of the Pomsky breed. Some pups go home to their families from the breeders practically already potty trained while others struggle to follow the rules at 11 months of age.
Many of our breeders are extremely selective with their parent dogs’ temperaments and trainability to help prevent behavioral issues and calmer temperaments. Speak to your breeder about the puppy you’re interested in before making the final leap. If you have specific temperament demands, choose a puppy with that personality over the ‘cute one with the adorable face’. Your breeder will have a good idea of their personalities and be able to help you pick one to best suit your requirements.