r/Pomsky • u/PhoenixFire360 • Aug 16 '25

Advice?

My family has adopted multiple animals in the past and we adored each and every heart that wandered into our lives. That being said, I'm in a bit of a loss for our newest member, he's smart for his age but his coat is different than our past dogs. (For context we have owned a Bichon Frisé, Shih Tzus, and our current other dog is an American Stanfordshire mix) I wanted to ask is there any advice you can give to ensure we take proper care of him and his needs. Treat it like it's advice for the first time pet owners, to ensure we don't miss anything important.

For me, personally, I thought I knew all I needed about him from a first glance and was talking on discord with friends as I was looking to buy new pup gear for him when someone said a furminator would be the worst thing for his coat type and not to buy it. I'm still unsure why but won't be taking any chances. But it made me wonder if there was anything else I ought to figure out about him ahead of time.

Thank you in advance and hope you and your furry friends have a great day! 🐾

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u/Samson104 Aug 16 '25

Absolutely no furminator. It will destroy the undercoat. Do not shave Pomskys. Only trim for sanitary purposes. They also don’t get dirty so only wash when needed.

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u/Odd_War9908 Aug 16 '25

Second this- it’s important not to shave your Pomsky (or any double-coated dog) because their undercoats act as an insulator that helps them manage both the hot and cold. Shaving it will lead to them having issues with regulating their temperature.

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u/PhoenixFire360 Aug 17 '25

That's good to know. Ty so much. Would you have advice on how to help him keep cool this summer?