How to Avoid Pomsky Puppy Scams

Pomsky Dogs are becoming more popular and with this popularity, there are more scammers pretending to sell pomskies. This blog post includes the best ways to avoid pomsky puppy scams to ensure you are getting a healthy pomsky from a high quality breeder.

Check the Breeder’s Website and Social Media

See if the breeder posts different pictures frequently and if they post pictures of families who have adopted a pomsky from them. Check for grammatical or spelling errors – this might indicate that the person does not speak the language fluently or does not know the correct terminology in regards to dogs and breeding.

You can also check the breeder’s social media accounts and see if they post frequently, showing a variety of different pomsky dogs with different color combinations, sizes and ages. If there are hundreds of photos of different pomskies, the breeder is likely legitimate.

Pomsky Pricing

High quality pomskies should cost between $3000-$5000. If there are pomskies on sale or significantly cheaper than $3000 this is likely a scam. Pomskies also do not usually go on sale, so if there is a special sale on the pomsky, you will want to ask many questions.

Interview the Breeder

Get to know the breeder well and follow them on social media for 6 months to a year before joining their waitlist. We have compiled a list of Questions to ask a Breeder that will help guide you. Overall, see if the breeder is friendly and willing to answer all your questions. If they truly care about their pomskies, they will want to get to know you and will be happy to answer your questions to make you feel confident in your decision to adopt a pomsky.

Meet and Greet

Ask the breeder if you can meet them in person and if you can visit the pomsky puppy before they are ready to be taken home. A breeder should be willing to let you meet the pomsky you would like to adopt when the puppy is about 4 weeks old. This will allow you to also talk with the breeder and provide payment in person if needed, which is more secure than paying through electronic methods.

Testimonials

Ask the breeder if you can have contact information for 2-3 people who have purchased from them in the past. Talk with these customers and find out if they had a good experience working with this breeder and if there were any things they were unsure or concerned about throughout the adoption process.

Payment Options

Ask the pomsky breeder what their preferred method of payment is. They should either accept a check in person or an electronic payment method that is secure and has proof of purchase. Pomsky scammers will likely ask for cash, gift cards, or other forms of payment that are less secure and are not traceable.

Photos

Ask your breeder if they will send you photos each week as your pomsky puppy grows. This will ensure that the pomsky truly exists and is growing and developing at the expected rate. If a breeder refuses to send pictures, this is an indicator that they may be a scam. When you receive weekly photos of your puppy as they develop, you will feel like you are already involved in your puppy’s life and these will be pictures you can cherish and look back on.

Summary

If you are interested in adopting a pomsky dog make sure you do your research and find a good quality breeder. This post covers the best ways to ensure that you find a good pomsky breeder and avoid pomsky puppy scams. Check out our featured breeders, as these are perfect examples of breeders that provide high quality puppies and can be trusted.