Best puppy food for a Pomsky
A Pomsky, a cross between a Pomeranian and a Siberian Husky, varies considerably in adult size depending on which parent's traits come through more strongly, usually landing somewhere in the small-to-medium range. That variability means paying attention to your own puppy's actual growth rather than assuming a fixed size, when choosing a puppy food.
Feeding a Pomsky
A small breed
An adult Pomsky typically weighs 5–14 kg, so a healthy Pomsky eats a modest amount compared with other breeds. Every feeding guide on a bag is written per kilo of body weight, not per breed — start there, then adjust to the dog in front of you.
Life stage
A small breed is usually done growing at 10–12 months, which is roughly when a puppy food has finished its job. With a typical lifespan of 12–15 years, there is a long adult stretch in the middle; switch to a senior food when your vet thinks it is worth it rather than on a birthday.
A high-energy dog eats like one
Pomskys sit at the top end for energy, and a dog working through an hour and a half of real exercise a day burns through the feeding guide faster than a dog on a short stroll. Feed to the dog's condition, not to the middle of the range on the bag.
Small mouths, crowded teeth
Smaller breeds get dental disease more often than big ones, largely because the same number of teeth are packed into a shorter jaw. Kibble size is worth checking, and a dental chew counts towards the daily 10% of calories from treats.
How much should a Pomsky weigh?
Adult 5–14 kgfully grown at 10–12 months
| Age | Stage | Typical weight | Of adult size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 weeks | Just home | 0.8–2.3 kg | 17% |
| 3 months | Young puppy | 1.4–3.8 kg | 27% |
| 6 months | Growing fast | 2.7–7.6 kg | 54% |
| 10–12 months | Fully grown | 5–14 kg | 100% |
A guide, from the same rule of thumb our puppy growth predictor uses — each age is that share of the way to maturity for a small breed. Puppies grow fastest early, so a real puppy usually sits a little above the middle rows. Weigh yours and ask your vet if the number worries you.
Complete dog foods that suit a Pomsky
Complete foods from our range, matched to a Pomsky's size band and what the breed typically needs. Stock levels and delivery dates are live on each product.
Burns Adult/Senior Weight Control Chicken and Oats
A low-fat weight control dry food for adult and senior dogs, oat-based
£35.99
Pedigree Can in Jelly Puppy 6 Pack
Complete Pedigree puppy food in jelly with chicken, lamb and poultry recipes
£10.15
Forthglade Cold Pressed Natural Turkey
Cold-pressed turkey kibble for dogs from 2 months, soft enough to mix with water for young pups
£45.99
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Salmon
Cold-pressed grain-free dry food for dogs, built on fresh and dried salmon
From£16.99
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Duck
Cold-pressed grain-free duck food with fruit and botanicals, in two bag sizes
From£16.99
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Chicken
Cold-pressed grain-free chicken food with fruit and botanicals, in three bag sizes
From£16.99
Forthglade Complete Meal Lightly Baked Turkey
A lightly baked complete dry food, 50% turkey, for adult dogs of any breed
From£12.49
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Turkey
Grain-free cold-pressed turkey kibble for dogs, gentle on sensitive stomachs
£69.69
Forthglade British Classics Chicken Family Lunch
Complete Forthglade wet dog food with 75% chicken in a 395G tray
£2.45
Harringtons Puppy Turkey & Rice
Complete turkey puppy food with 30% protein and feeding bands by adult weight
£6.49
Harringtons Just 6 Dry Dog Food Lamb
Grain-free lamb dry dog food in 2KG and 12KG sizes, with size-specific formulas
From£13.99
Why Pomsky size varies so much
Because a Pomsky is a first- or later-generation cross between two very differently sized breeds, litters can vary noticeably in adult size even within the same parentage, from around 4kg up to 15kg or more depending on genetics. This makes a generic 'Pomsky feeding guide' less reliable than tracking your own puppy's weight and adjusting their food accordingly.
A small-breed puppy formula generally suits a Pomsky landing towards the smaller end of that range, while one growing towards the larger end may do better on a medium-breed formula — your vet can help you judge which fits your individual puppy as they grow.
Kibble size and feeding frequency
Even a Pomsky growing towards the larger end of the breed's range is still a small-to-medium dog overall, so a smaller kibble size generally suits them better than a large-breed biscuit shape, which can be awkward to chew properly regardless of where they land in the size spread.
Smaller dogs typically need more frequent meals as puppies than larger breeds, both because of their faster metabolism and their smaller stomach capacity, so three to four meals a day is typical in early puppyhood, reducing gradually as they mature.
Coat and skin
Pomskies often inherit a dense double coat from the Husky side, and a food with a decent named fat source supports the coat condition that comes with maintaining that kind of coat, alongside the regular brushing a double coat needs to stay in good condition.
A dull or dry-looking coat despite regular grooming can sometimes point to a food that's short on the right fats, so it's worth checking the ingredients list for a named oil source if coat condition doesn't improve alongside a good brushing routine.
Common questions
- How big does a Pomsky get?
- This varies considerably, generally landing somewhere between 4kg and 15kg or more as an adult, depending on which parent breed's traits come through more strongly. Track your own puppy's growth rather than assuming a fixed adult size.
- Should I feed my Pomsky a small-breed or medium-breed puppy food?
- This depends on which end of the size range your individual puppy is tracking towards. A smaller, lighter-framed Pomsky generally suits a small-breed formula better, while a larger-framed one may do better on a medium-breed food — your vet can help you judge this as your puppy grows.
- How many meals a day does a Pomsky puppy need?
- Typically three to four smaller meals a day in early puppyhood, reducing gradually towards two meals as they approach adulthood, in line with most small-to-medium breed puppies.
- Do Pomskies need a specific food for their coat?
- A food with a good named fat source supports the double coat many Pomskies inherit from their Husky parentage, though regular brushing plays just as big a role in keeping that coat in good condition.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.