Glen of Imaal Terriers 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.

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Tibetan Mastiff, Kinnaur Sheepdog of Tibet

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A Glen of Imaal Terrier can have a litter of 12-14 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 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.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Patellar Luxation
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Overeating Tendencies
Skin Defects

Elbow Dysplasia
Arthritis
Canine Glaucoma

Blood Test
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

Glen of Imaal Terriers' 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.

Glen of Imaal Terriers are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

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

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

Glen of Imaal 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.

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 Glen of Imaal Terrier, 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 Glen of Imaal Terriers 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 Glen of Imaal Terrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

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Nail Clipper

For an average 35-40 pound (16 - 18 kg) Glen of Imaal Terrier feed 2.5 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 Glen of Imaal Terrier is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Glen of Imaal Terrier is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 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.

Glen of Imaal Terrier has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Himalayan Sheepdog is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Glen of Imaal Terriers 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.

Glen of Imaal Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Glen of Imaal Terriers 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.