The mix of Pomeranian and Husky, which is called Pomsky has become a trend due to its look and its personality. A lot of people are planning to get one home to accompany them and their kids. Since it is good with kids, they are one of the perfect options to consider.
Pomeranian and Husky are like two different things, especially in size. It is one of the reasons why everyone keeps talking about their size and the size of the Pomsky. There is a rumor that Pomsky stays small. Is that true?
The size of Pomeranian and Husky mix
The full grown Pomeranian Huskies can reach up to 15 inches in height and can weigh anything between 20 and 30 pounds. It might sound larger than you thought but do not forget that the female Husky mother can grow up to 23 inches tall and can weigh around 50 pounds. The puppies are still considered a small dog breed, but it is possible for them to be larger than everyone thinks.
There is a popular belief that the mix of Pomeranian and Husky or Pomsky is small and stays small. Actually, it is not true. Once again, the size of the Pomeranian mix Husky or Pomsky is variable and depends on the parents.
When talking about the size, actually, some Pomskies can end up being small around 15 pounds. As stated before, the size of the Pomsky will depend a lot on the size of its Pomeranian father and Husky mother. By knowing the size of both the parents, you can make an assumption. On average, a Husky can grow 20 to 24 inches at the shoulder from the ground to the shoulder blade. As for the full grown Pomeranian, it can stand 7 to 12 inches tall. Actually, there are some cases where the female Husky can be smaller than people think when they are full grown or vice versa. If you mix the male Pomeranian and female Husky that have smallish size, you can expect to get a smallish Pomsky. It can be said if both parents are larger than the standard size. Since the size of the full grown Pomsky really depends on the parent and the kind of the cross breed, there is no guarantee size of the dog
The appearance of Pomeranian and Husky mix
The Pomsky of the mix of Pomeranian and Husky does not always share the same look. Even if they are from the same parents, it is possible for one puppy to look completely different from another. Keep in mind that it is not only about the color but also something else. They can be very furry and they also get a less furry coat. They can look like Husky more or they can look more like Pomeranian in appearance. Everything depends on the parents and the power of their genes. Not only that, it also depends on the reputation of the breeders that bred the puppy. It has been known that some breeders are not good when it comes to breeding practices and they tend to breed puppies that are not exactly as well bred as they should be.
The personality of Pomeranian and Husky mix
Just like any other things, the personality of Pomsky is also hard to point out. Once again, the parents take a big role in this. However, there are a few distinct personality traits that both of them share and it will make it easier to assume how the Pomsky is going to turn out. Since both Pomeranian and Husky are very playful and very friendly, you can expect that Pomsky also has the same personality.
The Pomeranian and Husky mix, Pomsky, are known as friendly dogs that can behave well with people, including kids. It is such a rare case to find a small dog with this kind of friendly personality as most of them are usually nervous about the way the kids behave. They tend to be very calm when facing the kids and they will not cause chaos. When they are really happy and excited, they can be considered very playful. Rather than crazy, you can say that they are lovely. They love to play fetch, run around outside, and they also love to walk and jog in the park and some other places.
Aside from playing and walking, Pomsky also loves attention. They enjoy every pet given by the owner and the others. They love everyone and are friendly, that’s why a lot of people adore them. Their friendly personality is one of the reasons why they are loved and it is clear why every day a lot of people are looking to bring one home. It is also another reason why the designer dogs like Pomsky are so pricey.
The price of Pomeranian and Husky mix
If you are planning to get the Pomsky and are wondering how much it cost to bring one home, by average, the price is anywhere around $1000. Since it is counted as a designer dog, it is close to impossible for you to find one at the local animal shelter to adopt for a nominal fee. As one of the designer dogs, it is kind of one that is bred specifically and their demand for them is high. Depending on the parents of the Pomsky, it might be needed for you to pay as much as $3000 for one of these friendly puppies. No one can resist the charm of these puppies so it will be hard for people to not bring them home even if they are expensive.
Mixing Pomeranian and Husky is also not easy since the size of the parents varies. Apparently, the average weight of a Pomeranian is around 7 or 8 pounds while Husky has the average of 30 to 50 pounds in size. It is hard to breed the ones with this much of a size difference, which is why it is expensive.
