Dorkies make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

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.

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Yorkshire Terrier and Dachshund

Tibetan Mastiff, Kinnaur Sheepdog of Tibet

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Black

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Dorkies have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Himalayan Sheepdogs have medium-length coats.

A Dorkie can have a litter of 13-15 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.

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.

Patellar Luxation
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Retinal Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

Patellar Luxation
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)

Entropion
Color Dilution Alopecia
Corneal Dystrophy
Acanthosis Nigricans

Elbow Dysplasia
Arthritis
Canine Glaucoma

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Urinalysis
Blood Work

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

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

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

Dorkies need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

Dorkie dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

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

Walking, Napping, Snuggling, Playing, Playing outside, Cudling, Running, Walk, Nap, Fetch, Tug, Balls, Walks, Reading, Tug-of-war, Bath time, Frisbee, Road trip, Soccer, Play, Chase, Off-leash, Eating Snacks, Shopping, High Five, Cuddling, Cows, Bird Dog, Playing fetch, Chasing

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

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

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Dorkie, it's at least 4 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 Himalayan Sheepdog, it's at least 16 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Dorkies usually need at least 45 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 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.

Dorkies 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.

The Himalayan Sheepdog requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
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Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-12 pound (3 - 5 kg) Dorkie 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.

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.

The average cost of a Dorkie is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Dorkie is between $32 - $42. This makes an average of $384 - $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.

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.

Dorkies are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Himalayan Sheepdog is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Dorkies are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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