MediumNon-AKC

Pomsky

The Pomsky is a Pomeranian × Siberian Husky cross first produced intentionally in 2012 in the United States.

Calculate Pomsky age

Lifespan12.1 yrrange 11–14

SizeMediumNon-AKC

Weight15–30 lb6.8–13.6 kg

Senior at7 yrgeriatric at 11

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About

About the Pomsky

The Pomsky is a Pomeranian × Siberian Husky cross first produced intentionally in 2012 in the United States. The size difference between parents requires artificial insemination (Husky dam, Pom sire); the breed is not AKC-recognized and F1 phenotype varies considerably.

Aging

How Pomskys age

Parent-breed medians: Pomeranian 12.2y, Siberian Husky 11.9y (RVC VetCompass). Hereditary cataracts from the Husky parent and tracheal collapse from the Pomeranian parent are the defining inherited concerns; hip dysplasia shared.

Lifespan deep-diveAvg 12.1 yr · range 11–14 Senior careSenior at 7 · geriatric at 11 Common health issues4 tracked conditions

Physical

Physical characteristics

Weight: 15–30 lb(6.8–13.6 kg)
Height: 10–15 in(25.4–38.1 cm)
Coat type: Double
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Temperament

How Pomskys tend to show up around their people, other dogs, and the world.

playfulintelligentloyalenergetic

Energy
3/5
Trainability
3/5
Good with kids
3/5
Good with other dogs
3/5
Shedding
3/5

Health

Common health issues

Full health profile

Moderatetypical onset ~7 yr
Cataracts
Description and veterinary guidance for Cataracts land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Inherited from Siberian Husky parent breed..
Moderatetypical onset ~6 yr
Tracheal Collapse
Description and veterinary guidance for Tracheal Collapse land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Inherited from Pomeranian parent breed..
Moderatetypical onset ~2 yr
Patellar Luxation
Description and veterinary guidance for Patellar Luxation land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Inherited from Pomeranian parent breed..