Nepal
India

United States

Tibetan Mastiff, Kinnaur Sheepdog of Tibet

Toy Fox Terrier, Papillon

Ancient Times

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Amber

Brown

Black

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Fawn

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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 Papiox can have a litter of 2-6 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)

Portacaval Shunt

Elbow Dysplasia
Arthritis
Canine Glaucoma

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hypothyroidism
Food Allergies

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

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

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.

Papioxs 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 Papiox, 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 Papioxs 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 Papiox has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
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 4-9 pound (2 - 4 kg) Papiox feed 1 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 Papiox is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 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 Papiox is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 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 have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Papioxs 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.

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