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.

Avoid Lha-Bassets as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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Tibetan Mastiff, Kinnaur Sheepdog of Tibet

Lhasa Apso and Basset Hound

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2000s

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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 Lha-Basset can have a litter of 6-8 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)

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Seborrhea
Platelet Dysfunction

Elbow Dysplasia
Arthritis
Canine Glaucoma

Entropion
Ectropion
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

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

Dna Test For Vwd
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood and Urine Tests
Thyroid Testing

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

Lha-Bassets are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

Lha-Bassets 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.

Lha-Bassets are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

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

Walk, Catch treats, Tug-of-war

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.

Lha-Bassets are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Lha-Basset dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

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 Lha-Basset, it's at least 5 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 Lha-Bassets 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.

Lha-Bassets 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.

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Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

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Slicker Brush
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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 25-50 pound (11 - 23 kg) Lha-Basset feed 2.5 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 Lha-Basset is somewhere $2.20 - $3.40 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 Lha-Basset is between $67 - $101. This makes an average of $804 - $1212 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.

Lha-Basset is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

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

Lha-Bassets are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.