Pomsky Breeders: Finding a Reputable Puppy Breeder
It is important to find a pomsky breeder that is trustworthy and reliable. There are some key things you should look for when researching breeders. It is important to avoid puppy mills and find a dog breeder that truly cares about their dogs.
Check if the same dog parents are being bred multiple times
Make sure the names and images of the puppy parents are not repeated multiple times. The breeders should rotate through different dog moms to carry the puppies and different dog dads that are used during artificial insemination. A dog mom should only carry a few litters of puppies before being retired.
Make sure the images on the breeder’s website are not generic pictures
Pomskies continue to become more popular and you want to ensure the breeder is legitimate and is not using stock photos of puppies. Our breeder put their logo on each picture to show that they had original photos of their pomskies. Search the web to find common photos of pomskies and compare these to the photos on the breeder’s website.
Puppies should not go home before 8-10 weeks of age
It is important that the pomsky receives nutrition from their mom, and learns how to interact and bond with their littermates. They should not be brought home and separated from their littermates until 8-10 weeks of age to allow them to socialize with other puppies. The pomsky will begin learning how to share meals with other puppies and which play skills are appropriate versus not appropriate, such as biting or growling.
Make sure the breeders accept checks and cards, not cash only
A trustworthy breeder should accept checks and cards. This gives you proof of your purchase and allows you to retract your payment if you do not receive the pomsky. If the breeder requests cash only, make sure to ask a lot of questions and receive a receipt for proof of purchase. The receipt should include your name, the amount you paid, which dog you are receiving, and the person or company you are receiving a pomsky from. Also ask for testimonials from people who have bought a pomsky from them in the past.
Breeders should not allow site visits to avoid new puppies getting sick
Although it is fun to see where your pomsky is spending their first few weeks of life, visits to the puppy’s home should not be allowed by the breeder. The place where the dogs and puppies are living should be kept safe, secure and sanitary to ensure the puppies stay healthy.
Ask if your breeder does an Embark DNA Test
The Embark DNA Test gives breeders and pet owners information about the dog’s breed composition and health traits. This will help breeders prove that the pomsky is 50% husky and 50% Pomeranian. The health test is especially beneficial to learn if the puppy has a genetic predisposition to health defects. Our pomsky’s mom was a carrier of a bleeding disorder, so we were relieved to complete the embark health test and find out that our pomsky did not have this disorder.
Bonus Tip: Ask for weekly photos from your breeder to see how your pomsky grows and develops. This will ensure the pomsky they are selling you is real, and you will feel involved with your puppy from the very beginning!
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