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  • WHAT BREEDS SHOULD BE IN A POMSKY?

    An F1 Pomsky will only be Husky and Pomeranian in the 50/50 split. Other generations may also contain % of American Eskimo and German Spitz Klein. 


    A dog that contains breeds outside of these approved breeds is not re-guarded as a Pomsky.


  • WHAT HEALTH ISSUES ARE A CONCERN?

    It is entirely possible for any of the known genetic illnesses present in Huskies, Pomeranians, American Eskimos and German Spitz Klein to appear in the Pomsky.


    The main concerns are hip and elbow dysplasia, Glaucoma and Patella issues.


    We would encourge research into the pedigree breeds used to fully understand what could potentially appear.


    Pomskies from health tested lines are so far very healthy as a breed. This is why it is critical to health test all breeding dogs and ensure they are likely to pose less risk of genetic inheritance of these diseases.


  • HOW BIG WILL A POMSKY GET?

    This varies alot and will depend on generation, Husky percentage and size of parents and grandparents. Pomskies can easily range from 6kgs to 24kgs, but we can generally give a fairly accurate adult weight range on our pups but we do not guarantee it as some do surprise us.


    The UKPA Breed Standard lists the following size ranges for dogs and bitches within the Breed.


    Bitches Weight - 7-12kgs


    Bitches Height -12-16 inches


    Dogs Weight - 8-14kgs


    Dogs Height - 14-18 inches


    It is important to note, that these size ranges in the breed standard are a goal to work towards and not all Pomskies will conform to this in early generations. It is thus a tool for breeders to help better select future breeding stock.


  • DO POMSKIES SHED MUCH?

    Pomskies being double coated dogs tend to have two seasonal major coat blows a year. It is in these periods that alot of fur is shed as they loose their undercoat. 


    Raking daily with a good undercoat rake will help remove the excess hair and reduce the impact to the fur all over your house. Another option is to take your dog to the groomers for a de-shed coat blow out.


    If having a low shedding dog is important to you then a Pomsky may not be the breed for you.


  • DO POMSKIES HAVE A HIGH PREY DRIVE?

    Pomskies can have a high prey drive and care should always be taken when and where a dog can run off the lead more especially if there is livestock or wildlife close by. Care should also be taken when they meet any animals and pets for the first time just to be on the safe side.


    You can introduce your Pomsky to pets in your home, but care should be taken at the start.

    In time and training, they will learn to live happily together.

  • CAN YOU EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENT GENERATIONS?

    An F1 Pomsky is the result of breeding a female Siberian Husky with a male Pomeranian. This generation are 50/50 Husky and Pomeranian.



    An F1b Pomsky is the result from breeding an F1 Pomsky back to one of the foundation pedigree  breeds. The percentage split when only husky and pomeranian are involved is 75/25 or 25/75. It is important to remember the Husky percentage is always stated first in a Pomskies breed split. The split will vary where the other foundation breeds of the American Eskimo and the German Spitz Klien are involved.



    An F2 pomsky is generally the result of mating an F1 Posmky to an F1 Pomsky. There are other ways to create F2 such as breeding an F1 Pomsky to an F2 Pomsky still creates F2 Pomsky. Percentage breed split can vary greatly at this stage again due to what combination of foundation breeds are being used in the particular pairing selected by the Pomsky Breeder.



    As with the F1b Pomskies, an F2b Pomsky is the result of breeding an F2 Pomsky back to a foundation breed




    F3 Pomskies are generally the result of mating two F2 Pomskies. The breed percentage split can also vary in this generation as there is potential to see all four foundation breeds.



  • WHAT IS MEANT BY "FOUNDATION BREEDS"?

    When we refer to 'Foundation Breeds' we are simply refering to the pedigree breeds used in the Pomskies development.

  • WHAT HEALTH TESTS DO YOU CARRY OUT?

    We follow all breed specific testing for all foundation breeds in a dogs history as outlined by the UK Kennel Club. 



    All our dogs have their hips and elbows scored via the BVA health schemes and we run both the BVA standard eye test (annually) and Gonioscopy test (3 yearly) as well. 



    Our breeding Pomskies are genetically tested via Embark Dog DNA. This test screens them for over 160 genetic disease markers as well as telling us how much of their DNA was inherited from each foundation breed. The test also includes other traits such as coat colour, body size and wether they carry the newly discovered blue eye colour linkage.



    Our dogs are also genetically colour tested, whilst this is not a health test it is an important research tool to track the colours a pair produce compared with their DNA colour traits. 



    Our ongoing membership to the UKPA (United Kingdom Pomsky Association) requires us to carry out this testing and submit results to them so the health of the breed can be monitored.

  • AT WHAT AGE CAN I BRING MY PUPPY HOME?

    We do not allow puppies to go home before 8 weeks of age. This is a legal requirement as well as being important for your puppies social development. Sometimes we will not allow puppies to go home until 10 weeks if we feel it is in their best interests.

  • HOW DO YOU SOCALISE YOUR PUPPIES?

    Our puppies are raised in our family home so they are well accustomed to the enviroment and normal household smells and noises.



    We also follow a specific puppy rearing and socialisation protolcol called 'Puppy Culture' which is proven to help raise more confident, intellegent and healthier puppies.



    This program starts at a very early age, just 3 days old with a process known as Early Neurological Stimuation. It progresses in a structured way as the weeks go on introducing things at key points and challenging the puppies to learn new skills. This program enables us to see how our puppies personalities are developing and thus help us determine which puppy coud suit you best.



    On top of this we have various friends and family come and handle the puppies so they are familar with different types of people of all ages. 

  • HOW DO I BECOME AN OWNER?

    We require our owners are vetted to check the suitabilty of the breed to them and also so we can gauge their requirements and the support they will need with their puppy. 



    Our applications start with a short enquiry form and then move to a  general conversation and physical meeting. 



    If an application is successfull at both stages then either a match will be offered to an available puppy or a deposit list place if available will be offered for future litters.

  • HOW DO I GET A DEPOST LIST SPACE?

    First you need to complete our application form



    We then carry out vetting of you as a potential owner and we are also vetted by you in this process.



    If everyone is happy then a deposit place can be offered and is allocated on receipt of your non-refundable holding  fee of £200.

    This does go towards the price of your Pomsky puppy.


    Places are ordered by date holding fees are received.

  • WHY DO I HAVE TO SIGN A CONTRACT?

    Our puppy contracts are in place to protect our puppies welfare first and foremost. They are also in place to protect our owners and detail our obligations as breeders to you.



    Our contracts are just as legally binding of us as they are to our owners regarding expectations and obligations surrounding our puppies.

  • DO YOU OFFER BREEDING RIGHTS?

    No, Our puppies are sold as pets only and on strict spay/neuter contracts. The only exception to this is to other UKPA registered and licensed breeders who are working towards the same goal as ourselves.


    As the breed is still being developed and is not stable in its development yet we feel it is important for us to protect this while lines are being established. This is so we can track health testing/scores and the wider genepool to avoid a genetic bottleneck to ensure only healthy well bred puppies are being produced.


    Puppies sold by us have an endorsement on their papers with the United Kingdom Pomsky Association to avoid unscrupulous breeding of our puppies.

  • WHAT IS THE SPAY/NEUTER CLAUSE?

    Our puppies sold on pet contracts are required to be spayed/neutered once they are old enough.



    This is not just to prevent breeding it is for the health of your dog.



    Please note spaying or neutering a puppy from us prior to 9 months old invalidates our genetic health guarantee since some problems have shown linkage to a lack of hormones due to early fixing.

  • WHAT IS THE GENETIC HEALTH GUARANTEE?

    All our puppies come with a 1 year genetic health guarantee.



    Whilst we make every effort to health test our breeding dogs and stack the odds in our favour there is always a risk that an unexpected problem could arise. Our genetic health guarantee backs our puppies and steps in to offer our owners something back should a genetic health problem arise in their puppies first year.



    Full details are given when going through our vetting process.

  • WHEN WILL I BE REQUIRED TO PAY FOR MY PUPPY?

    For owners collecting their puppy from us and taking a place on our deposit list:


    At time of joining our deposit list a fee of £200 is payable to secure your place.


    A further matching deposit of £300 is required within 24 hours of matching you to your puppy.


    Payment in full is required prior to you leaving our home with your puppy.




    For  Owners not on our deposit list:


    A £500 non-refundable holding fee is required within 24 hours of matching you to your puppy.


    Payment in full is required prior to you leaving our home with your puppy



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