Dog
Pronunciation:
posh-ees
Breed Description:
The Poshies breed of dog is a "designer" or mixed breed that was created by crossing the Pomeranian and the Shetland Sheepdog. Because of this, a breed type has not been established and the looks and temperament of the dog can greatly change from one puppy to the next. Generally, the Poshies will have qualities of all the parents. They are a small to medium sized breed of dog that should be compact but still have a very delicate appearance with dainty long legs and tiny feet. The body is usually square in proportion and the head should be wedge shaped with a long muzzle. The ears should be medium in size and should be carried erect high on the head. The top line should be level and the tail, if there is one since some Poshies are born with natural bobbed tails, should curl over the back. The dog should appear robust in the body with a leggy appearance. Generally, the Poshies look like a smaller Shetland Sheepdog with a more abundant coat.
The coat of the Poshies is usually closer to the Pomeranian coat. It should be long and consist of a double coat. The undercoat should be soft, short and dense and the top coat should be silky in texture. The hair should be straight and there can be a small frill of hair on the chest and feathering on the tail. They can be any color that is common in the parent breeds, however, the black and white with tan points coat color of the Shetland Sheepdog color is one of the more common colors.
Temperament:
The Poshies breed of dog is a designer breed and because of this, their temperament can vary greatly. They are usually described as a playful and affectionate dog that has ample energy. In fact, many of them inherit the energy of their Shetland Sheepdog parent and are usually happiest when they have a job to do. The Poshies is a loyal breed that make an excellent family pet. They usually do well with children of all ages, however, the smaller Poshies are better suited to homes with older children since they can be injured. They should be easy to train and the Poshies usually gets along well with other dogs and pets, although they may try to herd them.
Height:
There is no set height for a Poshies but it is important to see the parents to determine overall size.
Weight:
The average weight for a Poshies is between 5 to 40 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Poshies breed of dog has no known health problems, however, it is important to read up on the Pomeranian and the Shetland Sheepdog to be aware of the health problems your puppy may be at risk for.
Living Conditions:
The Poshies breed of dog breed of dog is versatile when it comes to living conditions and they can live in both apartments and homes with yards. They should not live outdoors and do best when they are inside with their family as a companion dog.
Exercise:
The Poshies breed of dog can range when it comes to exercise needs and it really depends on the parent the puppy takes after. Generally, you should expect about 30 to 45 minutes of exercise but some may need more and others will need less. Regardless of energy levels, these are intelligent dogs and they will require something to do. If they don't have it, they will get bored and become destructive.
Life Expectancy:
10 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Poshies breed of dog does require a little extra grooming and expect to brush them two or three times a week. The hair may need to be trimmed every month or two, especially around the face, ears and feet but in general, it can be left natural. The Poshies should be bathed about once a month to keep the coat healthy and teeth should be brushed on a weekly basis. Nails should be kept trimmed and the ears should be cleaned on a weekly basis as well.
Origin:
The Poshies breed of dog is a designer `hybrid`breed that has become popular over the last decade or so. There is no actual origin for the breed and if you are interested in learning more about the Poshies, it is important to read up on the Pomeranian and the Shetland Sheepdog. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
