The Pomsky is one of the newer "designer dogs" or cross breeds to appear on the scene. The breed came about by crossing a Siberian Husky with a Pomeranian and these charming little dogs were an immediate hit with people all over the world, including here in the UK thanks to their adorable looks and their kind and loving albeit often mischievous natures. As such Pomskies over the last few years, they have found their way into the hearts and homes of many people with the added bonus being they are great around children.
The Pomsky has only been around for twenty years or so, having first appeared on the scene in America and Canada with both countries having now established their own breed clubs. However, as yet the Pomsky is not recognised by official international breed clubs which includes The Kennel Club here in the UK.
Siberian Huskies and Pomeranians are the parent breeds of the Pomsky and both boast being Spitz-type dogs. As such they share a common ancestry and this includes being similar in appearance and temperament, traits they have passed on to the Pomsky. Although Pomeranians are now considered more as lapdogs, their ancestors were larger working dogs first seen in the Arctic regions of the world.
Pomskies became popular very soon after they appeared on the scene not only in America and Canada, but elsewhere in the world which is hardly surprising given their charming looks, loyal, affectionate natures and the fact they are that much smaller than the Husky, yet larger than a Pomeranian. Today, they are just as popular here in the UK with more breeders developing healthier dogs thanks to careful and selective breeding.