Peke-A-Paps are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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.

United States

Nepal
India

Papillon, Pekingese

Tibetan Mastiff, Kinnaur Sheepdog of Tibet

Unknown

Ancient Times

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Brown
Black
White

Black
Brown
Fawn

Peke-A-Paps are known for their coat length.

Himalayan Sheepdogs have medium-length coats.

A Peke-A-Pap can have a litter of 2-4 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
Entropion
Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Mitral Valve Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

Patellar Luxation
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)

KCS
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease

Elbow Dysplasia
Arthritis
Canine Glaucoma

Knee
Heart
Dna For Vwd
Hips
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Respiratory Tests
Eye examination

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

Peke-A-Paps are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

Peke-A-Paps 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.

Peke-A-Paps 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.

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 Peke-A-Pap, it's at least 8 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 Peke-A-Paps usually need at least 25 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.

Peke-A-Paps 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
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-10 pound (3 - 5 kg) Peke-A-Pap 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 Peke-A-Pap 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 Peke-A-Pap 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.

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.

Peke-A-Paps 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.

Peke-A-Paps are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Himalayan Sheepdogs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.