Pomsky Characteristics
Life expectancy: 13 – 15 years
Adult weight: 20 – 30 lbs.
Adult height: 10 – 15 in.
Origin – United States
What happens when two world-class models create a baby together? You get something like Bella Hadid and Gigi Hadid. The same thing in the dog’s world would give you a Pomsky! Cross-bred from two stunning-looking breeds, the Siberian Husky and Pomeranian, the Pomsky is an attractive and charming designer dog from the United States.
Close to 13 years old, this breed is relatively new. They have a silky medium-length coat that comes in a combination of 2 colors. Their eyes will make you feel awestruck if not hypnotized, coming in colors like brown, hazel, blue, or green. With these looks, this dog is going to be the center of attention in most of the rooms. And these dogs tend to enjoy it.
They are playful, silly, energetic, adaptive, intelligent, and vocal. They can be socialized well if trained properly at a young age. Some of their parent’s stubbornness can also be seen in them at times, but overall these are friendly and affectionate dogs. They have been in major demand in recent times, making them appear in the top popular dog lists. Something you should be aware of is this breed’s tendency to bark. Barking may seem like one of their favorite pastimes, but with consistent training, you may be able to help minimize this. Overall, these are wonderful dogs that can bring happiness to a home.
What is the price of a Pomsky?
The high demand, the difficulty of breeding, and the popularity of these dogs are some factors contributing to this breed’s high price tag. We will break down the price by categorizing it by initial buying/adoption costs, vaccinations, diets, healthcare, grooming, and miscellaneous expenses.
Adoption: $100 – $300
Not all breeders will have a Pomsky since this is a relatively new breed. If you can find a reputable breeder with a Pomsky, the price range could be between $2000-$3000. Show-quality puppies could even be as high as $5000. A full-grown adult Pomsky’s price could be a little lower as compared to puppies at around $1500. A teacup or a miniature Pomsky could cost around $2000-$7000. Some factors that determine this high-end price is the breeder’s reputation, specific coat color, and eyes. E.g., a White coat with blue eyes. You may be able to find a Pomsky for around $700-800 at a puppy farm, but these dogs do not come with a health guarantee that most breeders provide.
If you are looking for teacup Pomsky for under $500, then animal shelters could be a good option for you. Many owners do not realize the after costs or care of maintaining a Pomsky (or other dog breeds for that matter) and surrender them to rescue shelters. There is no guarantee that your local shelter will have a Pomsky due to the rarity of this breed, but doing some research and calling different shelters could help you find one to adopt. These shelters typically take good care of the dogs, and you could adopt one for around $100-$300.
Monthly costs for a Pom dog
Diets: $40-$50
Pomskies are not very big in size and their food requirements are not very big either. It is important that you feed high-quality vet-recommended dog kibble to these dogs. You could be spending about $40-$50 per month on the food, and this doesn’t include the treats. Treats could cost about another $10 per month.
Grooming: $60-$70
These designer dogs shed a lot, just like their parent Huskies. You should be prepared to find hair all over the house and your clothes. This makes grooming them regularly very important. Regular brushing, nail trimming, and teeth and ear cleaning once every 2 weeks are advised to help maintain their beautiful coats. Professional grooming sessions could cost around $50-$70 per session and a professional dental cleaning could be around $100-$150. If you decide to groom at home, the cost of supplies like brushes, nail clippers, teeth and ear cleaners, and shampoo could be around $60-$70
Medical Costs: $700-$1200
During the first years, it is recommended you take your pet to the vet about 3-4 times annually. Vet fees can range from $100 to $300, and could include things like annual wellness exams and blood tests among other recommended preventive care treatments. Other examinations and tests could cost you another $300-$400.
Like all breeds, Pomskies are at risk of developing health conditions over their lifetimes. Some common conditions this breed may experience include allergies and skin problems, collapsing trachea, epilepsy, and hip dysplasia. Treatment costs could be -
Skin allergies - $300-$400
Collapsed trachea – $1000-$2000 for tests, $2000-$4000 for stent surgery
Epilepsy - $300-$400 per year
Hip dysplasia - $1500 - $2000
One-time costs for a Pomsky
Initial Costs: $400-$500
Your new Pomsky will need initial supplies to help set-up their new house before you bring them home. This can include things like a bed, crate, collars, leashes, clothes, toys, chewies, and food and water bowls to name a few. These initial items can cost about $400-$500.
Microchipping: $50-$70
90% of lost pets are not found, but pets that are microchipped have a 70-80% chance of being found. The average cost of microchipping is around $50, but may vary from state to state. Along with a dog license, it could cost an additional 10-20 bucks. Spot pet insurance highly recommends every pet parent get their pets microchipped as it can help increase the chances of finding a lost pet.
Vaccinations: $250-$300
There are certain core vaccinations that a Pomsky would need. These include distemper, parvovirus, Adenovirus, type 1, Adenovirus, type 2, and rabies. All of these could cost you around $150-$200.
There are certain non-core vaccinations as well that are recommended by most vets for a Pomsky. These include parainfluenza, Lyme disease, and leptospirosis. The cost of these vaccines can be around $130-$150.
Miscellaneous: $300-$350
There may be some miscellaneous costs that arise during the life of your pet like dog walking, dog sitting, park visits, and trips. You should prepare by keeping around $300-$350 aside for these expenses every year.
Lifetime Pomsky Cost
Buying or adoption costs can vary, however, adding the initial costs, food, medical costs, and grooming, the lifetime cost to own a Pomsky could be around $20,000-$23,000. This estimated cost does not include the cost of medical emergencies should they happen to your pet.
How can Spot Pet Insurance help?
Spot accident & illness pet insurance plans offer a wide variety of coverages from microchip implantation to surgeries and prescription food and supplements prescribed to treat your pet’s unexpected accidents and illnesses. (Prescription food and supplements used for general health or weight maintenance are not covered). For an extra cost, Spot dog insurance plans offer preventive care coverage add-ons to help cover the costs of certain routine vaccinations, annual wellness exams and other preventive care treatments. You can view the add-on preventive care coverage options. Get in touch with us to know more!
Conclusion
This stunning, beautiful, highly intelligent, and adorable breed of dogs, Pomsky, is like a life-long treat to the family. The maintenance costs can be on the higher side, but it will all feel worth it with its presence in your house. Anyway, you can worry less knowing that Spot plans can help you cover up to 90% of your eligible vet bills for covered conditions. So go ahead and get your designer dog home!
Happy Parenting to you and Lots of Love to your Pup!
