How Do You Choose a Good Pomsky Breeder?

It is a question that comes up often and that many people ask themselves: how do you choose a good Pomsky kennel? Which Pomsky breeders are serious? How can you be sure you are buying a genuine Pomsky?

In this article we will go through the points to check, the ones that seem to us important to verify before buying a Pomsky.

Choosing a professional Pomsky kennel

The Pomsky is not yet a breed; it is an unrecognised cross with no French pedigree registration (non-LOF).

Only a professional holding a SIREN number, the ACACED certificate and premises that meet the standards has the right to sell a Pomsky. Be careful: the SIREN number must correspond to the activity of selling animals, and not to some other professional activity.

The January 2016 law on the trade in and protection of companion animals sets out the rules to be followed for any sale of a dog for money. • You must hold a SIREN number. This is obtained after declaring to the Chamber of Agriculture. It guarantees the dog’s traceability, in order to prevent trafficking. A breeder without registration faces a fine of up to 7,500 euros. • You must hold a domestic animals certificate or another professional qualification relating to canine occupations. • The premises housing the dogs must comply with health regulations. This is a way of guaranteeing the animals’ welfare.

When a private individual buys a dog from a professional, they are protected and have guarantees. For example, every professional has a duty to inform, to provide a contract and to offer mediation — all of which are designed to protect the buyer.

A sales contract and an invoice

When you buy your Pomsky, you must be given a sales contract and an invoice. A number of items must appear on that contract, such as:

• Sex, age and breed of the dog
• SIREN number
• Price
• Age of the puppy
• LOF or non-LOF status
• The breeder’s contact details
• Signatures of both parties

The breeder must therefore hand over an identification card, also known as the ICAD card, a sales contract, a pre-sale veterinary certificate (attesting to your puppy’s good health), and a document setting out your puppy’s needs and characteristics.

A good Pomsky kennel means an available, reliable breeder

A breeder should be available and should answer all your questions. They should also know the breed well and be able to talk to you about their dogs’ DNA, about generations, selection and lines.

It is important to choose a breeder who will be able to support and guide you in choosing your Pomsky, but also in training them. You should be able to call on them and ask questions if you run into a problem with your puppy. A puppy arriving in a household is a genuine upheaval.

A serious Pomsky kennel works only with dogs whose DNA is Husky and Pomeranian. A percentage of 20% of certain other breeds, such as the Malamute, is accepted.

Visit the kennel. It cannot be said often enough: it is important to go and visit your future puppy’s kennel, for several reasons:

• You will be able to meet the breeder and see how they behave with their dogs
• You will be able to see the living environment of the dogs and puppies
• You will be able to meet your future puppy’s parents and see how they behave and what their character is like

This last point matters a great deal, because the parents’ character will influence the puppies’.

Take your time to find a kennel that suits you

It is important to take your time choosing your kennel. Ask questions, visit the kennel, read articles, do your research, find out about the dog’s character and its needs.

Beyond an adorable little face, you need to check that the temperament matches what you are looking for and that the dog will suit your lifestyle.

A dog is a 15-year commitment, with a great deal of joy but also a great many constraints. You have to take them out, walk them, care for them, and find someone to look after them during the holidays.

Having a Pomsky will turn your daily life upside down.

Choosing an ethical kennel

It is also important to find out about the lives of the breeding females: their age at their first litter, the number of litters over their lifetime, and the age at which they are retired.

You can do this by visiting the kennel, where you will see directly what conditions the animals live in and what relationship the breeder has with them.

Choosing an ethical kennel is an act of advocacy, and one that works towards respect for the animal.

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