Lapponian Herders 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.

Finland

Nepal
India

Spitz-type

Tibetan Mastiff, Kinnaur Sheepdog of Tibet

1950s

Ancient Times

Hazel
Brown

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Gray

Black
Brown
Fawn

A Lapponian Herder can have a litter of 10-12 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.

Ear Infections
Skin Allergies

Patellar Luxation
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)

Gastric Torsion
Hip Dysplasia

Elbow Dysplasia
Arthritis
Canine Glaucoma

Blood Test
Hip X-Rays

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

Lapponian Herders need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Lapponian Herder 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.

Camping, Hike

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

Lapponian Herders 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 Lapponian Herder, it's at least 10 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 Lapponian Herders usually need at least 60 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.

The Lapponian Herder has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 60-70 pound (27 - 32 kg) Lapponian Herder feed 2.8 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 Lapponian Herder is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Lapponian Herder 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.

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.

Lapponian Herder is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Himalayan Sheepdog is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Lapponian Herders are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

Lapponian Herders are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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