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

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Airedale Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Choose a Himalayan Sheepdog if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Airedale Terriers make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Nepal
India

England

Tibetan Mastiff, Kinnaur Sheepdog of Tibet

otterhounds, various terrier breeds

Ancient Times

1800s

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Fawn

Black
Gray
Cream

Himalayan Sheepdogs have medium-length coats.

Airedale Terriers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wiry

A Himalayan Sheepdog can have a litter of 9-14 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.

An Airedale Terrier can have a litter of 10-13 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.

Patellar Luxation
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Cerebellar Abiotrophy

Elbow Dysplasia
Arthritis
Canine Glaucoma

Thyroid
Corneal Opacities
Heart Problems

Urinalysis
Complete Blood Count
Full Physical Examination
Blood Chemistry
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination
Hip and Elbow X-rays

Eye
Hip X-Rays
Heart

Playing, Rope game, Chase, Fetch, Catch treats, Walk, Hide and seek, Go to Park

Jog, Walk, Fetch, Tug-of-war, Play, Run

Himalayan Sheepdogs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Airedale Terriers 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 Himalayan Sheepdog, it's at least 16 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Airedale Terrier, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Himalayan Sheepdogs usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Airedale Terriers usually need at least 60 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 Himalayan Sheepdog requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Airedale Terriers require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Himalayan Sheepdog is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of an Airedale Terrier is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Himalayan Sheepdog is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 average per month expenses of an Airedale Terrier is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 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.

Himalayan Sheepdog is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Airedale Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Himalayan Sheepdogs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Airedale Terriers are not dog-friendly.

Himalayan Sheepdogs have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Airedale Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Himalayan Sheepdogs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

The Airedale Terrier is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.