Salt Valley Pomskies
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How much do puppies cost?
Our 50/50 pomskies will range from 1800-4000 depending on eye color, markings, size, conformation and coat quality. Our 25/75 pomskies which are 75% pomeranian can go up to 4000 because they can have all the same traits but in a much smaller size. We do not guarantee we will have the whole range of prices. For example if we have an entire litter with blue eyes they will all be in the upper half of the price range.
What does the cost of the puppy include?
All our puppies will be up to date on vaccinations and wormings when they go home. Puppies will be vet checked, dna tested and registered with the Pomsky Club of America. They will come with a travel kennel, a 2 year health guarantee, and a little bag of the dog food they have been eating.
How do I get on the waiting list?
We require a $500 non refundable deposit to get on the list which all goes towards the price of your puppy. We will only open the deposit list when we know there are puppies on the way. Watch for updates on our facebook page so you know when we open our list. We post directions for applying for a puppy there when the list opens. Any deposit can be transferred to future litters for any reason.
Can you ship a puppy?
If you cannot pick your puppy up in person we can ship to the continental 48 states for 300-400 dollars. We make all the arrangements and you just show up at your local airport and show photo ID to get your puppy. We cannot justify shipping overseas at this time because we have so many wonderful homes waiting here. Also we cannot ship puppies to Hawaii due to their quarantine requirements.
Do you know any breeders close to me?
You can check pomskyclubofamerica.org every so often for new breeders. I will not refer you to any breeders not listed on this site. I have heard of all kinds of pomsky scams and would advise you to be very cautious. There are only a few people in the world having any success breeding these guys so you will more than likely have to have a puppy shipped to you and will need to be patient if you really want a pomsky. Just remember that if it sounds too good to be true it's probably a scam.
How does you waiting list work?
When puppies are about 5 weeks old and we can tell their eye color I will post photos and videos and have people choose puppies in the order deposits were recieved. If you want 1st pick you can always roll your deposit to the next litter and be higher up on the list. I always reserve the right to keep puppies for my program and will take my pick or picks before the list begins choosing. You must pay for the puppy in full when you choose your puppy. If pups are not paid in full by 6 weeks of age you forfeit the puppy and will have to wait for the next litter. We need time to make arrangements to send them home at 8 weeks so we need to know for sure that the sale will go through at 6 weeks.
How long will I have to wait for a puppy?
We are a new program and so while we are building our stock it might take a little longer to get a puppy. We currently have 1 husky and are in the process of looking for another, and will likely keep 1 or 2 from our first couple litters. I try to only take deposits that can be filled within 6 months. It is impossible to predict litter size or when a female will not get pregnant.
Why do Pomskies cost so much?
We look for the best pure bread dogs to breed. We look all over the country for our dogs and spend 1000s not 100s of dollars on them. Not only do we spend more on the dogs, we also have to spend time getting them pregnant. We spend time researching pedigrees and traits that we want our puppies to have. We want to be held to the highest standard and make the breed better all the time. Pomskies do not happen by accident and take a lot of work to make succesfully.
How big will my Pomsky get?
We cannot guarantee size. With pomskies there is always a chance of a throwback so we can have pups well under or over the expected weight range but from what we have seen you can expect a 50/50 to be about 15-25lbs and a 25/75 to be about 10-15lbs.
Do pomskies have any health problems?
So far we have not seen any health problems but this is a brand new hybrid and we still have a lot to learn. We do a 2 year health guarantee and ask for an update every 6 months for this 2 year period for all of our puppies so that if health issues do arise we will know about them and they can be addressed.
Where are you located?
We are located in Salt Lake City, UT but we can ship to the continental US for 300-400 if you cannot come to UT to pick up your puppy. We can also meet you at the Salt Lake airport with the puppy if you want to fly in and then fly back home with the puppy in cabin. This is usually about 100 dollars in addition to the cost of your plane ticket.
Do pomskies shed?
Pomsky coats are typically somewhere between a husky coat and a pomeranian coat. They are soft and fluffy but have a silky quality that most pom coats lack. Most the dead hairs will sit in the coat until you brush them out so shedding is not a big issue with regular brushing. They do blow coat in the Summer and for about a month they will shed like crazy, but again, this can be controlled with more frequent brushing.
What are temperments of pomskies like?
Pomsky personalities will vary but they all have some pom traits and some husky traits. They are very smart and easy to train. They typically will howl like huskies but only on occasion. They are much more focused on their human family and less independent than your typical husky but do not always have to be underfoot like your typical pomeranian. They can be escpape artists like huskies but do not wander to the same degree. You will want to be sure your yard is secure but fortunately they cannot jump high fences like huskies due to their small size. They are very active but can get a good workout in a decent sized yard. They make great running buddies. I can't wear out my huskies by my pomskies keep great pace with me. They are GREAT with kids. All the love and playfulness of a husky without the weigh to knock the little ones off their feet.
How do you breed a husky with a pomeranian?
All our breedings are done with a husky female and a pomeranian male. We do not do natural breedings as they would be ineffcetive and dangerous. It is all done through artificial insemination. We work with an amazing vet that has a great deal of knowledge and experience with ais and follow a strict protocol of testing and quality assurance to assure the safety of our dogs and the best possible chance of pregnancy.
What if we want to breed our pomsky?
All of our puppies are sold on a strict spay/neuter agreement unless you are approved to buy a puppy on a breeder contract. You will pay an additional 1000 for breeding rights and we do a puppy back agreement where we get 2nd pick from your first litter. We will be available for questions and to mentor any individual who decides to go this route. You also will need to join the Pomsky Club of America. Anyone considering buying a puppy as a pet and then secretly breeding it should know that we require proof of spay and neuter by 6 months of age. If this is not provided we will prosecute you to the full extent of the law and you could lose your pomsky and not get any money back because you will be in breech of contract. If surgery must be delayed because the puppy is sick we require proof of this from your vet as well as their contact information to verify. We do not allow people to keep their pets intact because they feel that fixing them is cruel. So please do not ask. Any vet will tell you that early spay and neuter is not only healthy for the dog but will make training and getting along with other animals much easier.