Nepal
India

United States

Tibetan Mastiff, Kinnaur Sheepdog of Tibet

Foxhound and Basset Hound

Ancient Times

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Fawn

Fawn
White
Black

Himalayan Sheepdogs have medium-length coats.

Basset Foxhounds have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

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.

A Basset Foxhound can have a litter of 5-7 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)

Osteochondrodysplasia

Elbow Dysplasia
Arthritis
Canine Glaucoma

None

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

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Complete Blood Test

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.

Basset Foxhounds 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 Basset Foxhound, 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 Basset Foxhounds usually need at least 30 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.

The Basset Foxhound has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Himalayan Sheepdog 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

Ideally, Basset Foxhound should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Hemostat
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Basset Foxhound is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 a Basset Foxhound 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.

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

Basset Foxhounds are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Basset Foxhounds are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Basset Foxhounds are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.