Pomsky Care

The Pomsky--a hybrid of a Pomeranian and a Siberian Husky--is one of the most adorable, fun-loving crossbreeds in existence. What's more, raising them doesn't take a ton of work! Overall Pomsky care and maintenance will need to include daily exercise and frequent brushing, along with a few other minor tasks.

Below you'll find plenty of details on how to care for a Pomsky, including puppy development, exercise needs, diet and nutrition, and more. Finds answers to your questions about how to take care of a Pomsky in the following sections!

These hybrids are energetic and fun-loving--but they're also fairly small, so Pomsky exercise requirements are only moderate overall. Pomskys will do best with a variety of activities that both condition them physically (walking, fetch) and stimulate them mentally (games, canine sports).

The typical adult Pomsky, depending on its age and overall activity level, will need about 45 minutes of proper exercise each day. You can start exercising your Pomsky puppy when it's three months old by taking it on short walks, then you can increase the walks' length as the pup grows.

Precautions with Pomsky exercise:

• Don't exercise puppies too hard before they're nine months old
• A leash is recommended when exercising in public
• Yards should be securely fenced to keep the dog from running off
• Possible separation anxiety; exercises should be done together with people

It's important to exercise your Pomsky every day. Without consistent activity, these good-natured hybrids might become fussy, disobedient, and destructive--so regular exercise will be great for both the dog's and your own peace of mind! A few Pomsky exercise ideas:

• Walking: Two 15-minute walks per day is a good target
• Fetch/Frisbee: These hybrids love chasing a ball, stick, or Frisbee
• Hide-and-Seek: Great indoor activity; give the dog a treat when it finds you
• Dog Park: If properly socialized, your Pomsky will enjoy the company of other dogs
• Canine Sports: These dogs can excel at obedience or agility trials and other events
• Hiking: Excellent bonding activity; bonus if you can find a remote area where the dog can be off-leash

When indoors, give your Pomsky access to balls or toys that will allow the dog to burn excess energy. It's also recommended that you have a regular exercise schedule for the dog, such as walks after breakfast and dinner and playtime in the afternoon.

Other than frequent brushing, these crossbred dogs don't require a ton of overall maintenance. Pomsky shedding is moderate, but seasonal (meaning they'll shed more heavily during the twice-yearly shedding seasons). Drooling isn't an issue.

These hybrids have medium-length, fluffy, double-layered coats. And specifically how much does a Pomsky shed? A pretty good bit for most of the year--but when they blow their undercoats in the spring and fall, the shedding can be profuse. Owners will need to brush their Pomskys 3-4 times per week (if not daily) to help collect dead hairs and to keep the soft, fluffy coats from matting and tangling. Hair cleanup--vacuuming the floors, and lint rollers on clothes and furniture--will be necessary pretty regularly. (Brushing and cleanup will be required constantly during shedding season.)

A Pomsky almost never drools, though. If your Pomsky is drooling excessively, it might be a sign of a medical issue, in which case a veterinarian's care is needed.

The Pomsky diet will need to include animal proteins and carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, and omega fatty acids--nutrients every dog needs to maintain its health in the long term. This means the best Pomsky food is premium dry kibble, as it has balanced portions of the above-listed ingredients.

Adult Pomsky dogs, depending on their age, size, and activity level, will need about two cups of premium dry food per day, divided into two meals. Pomsky puppy food portions are a bit smaller: depending on age, about 1½ cups per day, divided into three meals (not two) until six months of age.

For more info on feeding a Pomsky from puppyhood through maturity, see the following:

*--Around this time, transition to adult food by first mixing in a bit of adult formula with the puppy formula. Over the course of a week, with each meal add a little more adult formula to the mixture, until the dog is eating it entirely.

If possible, try and stick to the above-listed portions. If constantly overfed (and under-exercised), these hybrids can become overweight--and a fat Pomsky will have numerous health problems and a potentially shortened lifespan. You can help control your Pomsky's weight by having consistent feeding and exercise schedules, by not feeding the dog table scraps, and by not leaving food in the dog's bowl all the time.

If you're worried your Pomsky is overweight, give the dog this simple test: run a hand along its side, and if you can't feel any ribs, it's diet time--which means less food and more exercise!

Though opinions differ, most veterinarians, breeders, and owners agree that the best dog food for Pomsky dogs is premium dry kibble, because it offers much better nutritional value. Cheap, generic food is not recommended for this mixed breed, because it contains mostly empty "filler" ingredients that are unhealthy, are harder for the dog to digest, and may even shorten the dog's lifespan if eaten on a consistent basis.

Blue Buffalo, Royal Canin, and Taste of the Wild are three recommended brands that carry excellent lines of premium dry food.