Pom-Shi Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Pom-Shi is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Docile
Lively
Going
Sociable
Attentive
Trainable
Fearless
Keen
Faithful
Extroverted
Charming

Pom-Shi dogs are heavy shedders, they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Pom-Shi. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

Pom-Shis are not the best watchdogs. If you want a guard dog, the Pom-Shi is not the breed for you. They will 'watch' everything - but that's usually as far as they go.

Shiba Inu and Pomeranian

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

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Brown

Black

White
Red
Cream
Black

The coat of a Pom-Shi falls in the medium length category.

Straight

A Pom-Shi can have a litter of 2-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Pom-Shis are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Pom-Shi is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Entropion
Hydrocephalus
Tracheal Collapse
Sick Sinus Syndrome

Complete Blood Count
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Pom-Shis may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

Pom-Shi have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Pom-Shis a breed that requires only a small amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people with busy lifestyles, elderly people or those who have limited mobility. They also make great pets for those who live in small apartments or have limited outdoor space.

The Pom-Shi breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

Pom-Shi dogs tends to bark less frequently than most other dogs. They tend to be quieter and less vocal than other breeds. They may only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner of something or to communicate something. They do not bark excessively, and may not bark as much as other dogs in certain situations, such as when they are left alone.

Fetch, Walks, Hiking, Running, Swimming, Cuddle, Walk, Tug-of-war

Pom-Shis are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Pom-Shi, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Pom-Shis usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Pom-Shi is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Pom-Shi should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 3-23 pound (1 - 10 kg) Pom-Shi feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Pom-Shi is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Pom-Shi is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Pom-Shi breed is considered very intelligent and easy to train.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Pom-Shis are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Pom-Shis are average friendly dogs towards children.

Pom-Shis are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Pom-Shis are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Pom-Shis are below average friendly around strangers. Keen of eye and sharp of tongue, most Pom-Shis are very quick to announce strangers at the door. Once the visitor comes in, some Pom-Shis will be friendly and outgoing. But many others have the standoffish or suspicious towards strangers.

Pom-Shis have an average level of playfulness. The Pom-Shis, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Pom-Shi dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.