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.

Boxadors are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Tibetan Mastiff, Kinnaur Sheepdog of Tibet

Labrador Retriever and Boxer

Ancient Times

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Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Fawn

White
Brown
Brindle
Black

Himalayan Sheepdogs have medium-length coats.

Boxadors 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 Boxador can have a litter of 5-10 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)

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Elbow Dysplasia
Arthritis
Canine Glaucoma

Cataracts
Bloat
Corneal Dystrophy

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

hip, elbow, eye and heart

Himalayan Sheepdogs thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Boxadors' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Himalayan Sheepdogs require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Boxadors need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Himalayan Sheepdogs bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Boxador dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

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

Chase, Catch the air, Tug-of-war, Walk, Run, Walking, Tug of war, Swimming, Chew Toys, Fetch, Sleeping, Playing fetch, Kisses, Cuddling, Sitting outside, Fech, Walks, Running, Hiking, Hike, Dog Parks

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.

Boxadors 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 Boxador, it's at least 9 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 Boxadors 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.

The Boxador is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 62-84 pound (28 - 38 kg) Himalayan Sheepdog feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 75-110 pound (34 - 50 kg) Boxador feed 4 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

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

The average cost of a Boxador is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 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 a Boxador is between $55 - $126. This makes an average of $660 - $1512 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.

Boxador is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Boxadors are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

Boxadors 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.

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