🐶 Dog · size Medium
Pomsky
Versatile format, balanced qualities
Photo · Wikipedia FR (CC BY-SA)
Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Très élevé
Coat
toutes, marques sur la tête caractéristiques
Maintenance
Élevé
Training
Moyen
The Pomsky is a mixed dog, of designer dog type, resembling a miniature Husky with a juvenile appearance. It is the result of crosses between Siberian Huskies and Pomeranian Spitz, also called "Pomeranians".
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Très élevé
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Élevé
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium format (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on maintenance and diet.
- 3Very high energy level — plan for at least 1.5+ hours of daily exercise minimum.
- 4Regular grooming — brushing 3 to 5 times a week.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Pomsky
Origins & history
A story told
The Pomsky is a phenomenon that arrived with social media and the Internet, which gained momentum in the United States from 2011 onwards. A photo showing an adult dog, announced as a cross between a Siberian Husky and a Pomeranian Spitz, went viral, although it was actually a Lapphund dog. The enthusiasm resulting from this photo led American breeders to artificially inseminate their Huskies with Pomeranian Spitz type dogs, in hopes of making the famous Pomsky a reality.
Character
Daily temperament
Behavioral selection criteria are recommended, notably by the International Pomsky Association. According to these criteria, the Pomsky should not be a shy dog, but on the contrary, a confident and sociable dog, toward humans as well as with its peers.
Physical
Breed standard
The Pomsky is a cross, whose appearance varies from one individual to another. There are "small", "dwarf" and "toy" Pomsky. It is selected for its appearance close to that of the Husky (coat), but of reduced size thanks to crossing with the Spitz. The Pomsky should not be confused with the Finnish Lapphund.
Read more (308 mots)Show less▾
The Pomsky does not have an official standard, since it is a cross and not a breed, not yet recognized by the International Association of Cynology. It is an elegant and well-proportioned dog, of medium to small size, having the physical characteristics of the Husky, except for the size. Its musculature is firm, well developed, it does not admit excess weight. The skeletal structure is moderate and proportional to its size. Its body is covered with a good coat. The Pomsky has ease and freedom of movement, without discomfort at the level of the joints. It is a graceful dog, light in its movements. Its ears must be straight, pointed and facing forward. Its brush tail, well supplied or bushy (depending on the type of hair) is generally carried rolled on the back, or straight. It has a frank and confident look. From the point of the shoulder to the point of the hip, the body has a length slightly greater than the height at the withers. The distances from the tip of the nose to the stop and from the stop to the occiput are equal or almost equal. There are 3 different sizes of Pomsky:
the "toy": up to 33 cm, for a maximum weight of 5 kg; the "mini": up to 38 cm, for a weight of up to 8 kg; the "standard": up to 45 cm and 15 kg. All coats exist, according to the criteria of the International Pomsky Association, although coats most similar to those of the Husky are preferred. The coat can be like that of the Husky, short and dense, but also longer like that of the dwarf spitz. It always has double hair, with an undercoat.
What if you adopted your future companion?
The Pomsky of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of pomsky (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.
Editorial recommendation — no affiliate links.
Âge
What human age for a pomsky ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a pomsky ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Pomsky
Is the Pomsky suited to apartment living?+
How much exercise per day does a Pomsky need?+
What is the life expectancy of a Pomsky?+
Is the Pomsky good with children?+
If you like this dog
Breeds with similar profiles
For more information
Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
The right score for your Pomsky.
SokoScan calculates a personalized PawScore based on breed, age, weight and your pet's sensitivities. Free, instant.