Poosky Dog Care

The Poosky dog (also called the Siberpoo), as a hybrid of a Siberian Husky and a Standard Poodle, is a medium-sized, very intelligent, energetic crossbreed that can also be pretty independent and stubborn. Overall Poosky dog care and maintenance will require a moderate amount of work, and will need to include a good bit of exercise and some early training and socialization.

Below you'll find details on caring for a Poosky dog, including info about puppy care and development, exercise needs, and shedding and drooling tendencies. Find answers to your questions about raising a Poosky dog in the following sections!

As an energetic, athletic crossbreed, Poosky exercise requirements are pretty high. These hybrids are also very smart (and quite wily!), so they'll need a variety of daily activities that both condition them physically (walking, fetch) and stimulate them mentally (games, canine sports). They make good jogging companions as well.

Adult Poosky dogs, depending on their overall activity levels, will need at least an hour of dedicated exercise per day. You can start exercising your Poosky puppy when it's three months old by taking it on short walks, then you can increase the walks' length as the pup grows.

Precautions with Poosky exercise:

• Don't exercise puppies too hard before they're nine months old
• A leash is required when exercising in public; leash training during puppyhood is recommended
• Yards must be securely fenced to keep the dog from running off
• Might overheat easily; don't exercise in sweltering temps

Exercising your Poosky every day is an absolute must. These dogs are intelligent, active, and easily bored--which means they'll become disobedient and highly destructive without consistent activity. Lots of regular exercise will be great for both the dog's and your own peace of mind! A few Poosky exercise ideas:

• Walking/Jogging: Two 20-minute walks (or 15-minute jogs) per day is a good target
• Fetch/Frisbee: These hybrids love chasing a ball, stick, or Frisbee
• Hide-and-Seek: Great indoor activity; give the dog a treat when it finds you
• Canine Sports: Poosky dogs can excel at obedience or agility trials and other events
• Dog Park: If properly socialized, a Poosky will enjoy the company of other dogs
• Hiking: Excellent bonding activity

When indoors, giving your Poosky access to balls or toys will let the do burn excess energy. It's also good to have a regular exercise schedule for the dog, such as walks or jogs after breakfast and dinner and playtime in the afternoon.

Overall, these hybrids don't need too much maintenance. Poosky dog shedding is pretty light, and drooling isn't really an issue.

Though some coat variation exists, most Poosky dogs have thick, wavy to curly coats that can be either single- or double-layered. Does this Husky-Poodle mix shed at all? It does, but the shedding isn't heavy. Owners can brush their Poosky dogs 2-3 times per week with a slicker brush to keep the shedding low, and to keep the coats from matting or tangling; the coats will usually need to be clipped several times a year as well. Hair cleanup--vacuuming the floors, and lint rollers on clothes and furniture--will only be required occasionally.

And a Poosky rarely drools--possibly a bit in anticipation of food, but that's it. If your Poosky is drooling excessively, it might be a sign of a medical issue, in which case a veterinarian's care is needed.