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, Tibetan 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.

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

Nepal
India

Tibet

Tibetan Mastiff, Kinnaur Sheepdog of Tibet

lhasa apso, shih tzu, north kunlun mountain dog, inner mongolian dog

Ancient Times

ancient times

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Fawn

Black
White
Pied
Gray
Brindle

Himalayan Sheepdogs have medium-length coats.

Tibetan Terriers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Wavy

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 Tibetan Terrier can have a litter of 12-15 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)

Patellar Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Lens Luxation
Ceroid Lipofuscinosis
Hypothyroidism
Heart Murmur

Elbow Dysplasia
Arthritis
Canine Glaucoma

Retinal Dysplasia
Allergies

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

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Heart
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination

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

Tibetan Terrier 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

Fetch, Play keep away, Walk, 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.

Tibetan 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 Tibetan 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 Tibetan Terriers 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.

Tibetan Terriers have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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, Tibetan Terrier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
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 20-25 pound (9 - 11 kg) Tibetan Terrier feed 2.2 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 Tibetan Terrier 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 Tibetan Terrier 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 Sheepdog is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Tibetan Terrier has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

Tibetan Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.