German Shepherd vs Himalayan Sheepdog
Compare German Shepherds to Himalayan Sheepdogs. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
German Shepherd
Himalayan Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
19-24 Inches
Weight
75-95 Pounds
50-70 Pounds
Intelligence
German Shepherd
Himalayan Sheepdog
Origin Country
Germany
Nepal
Origin Year
1899 AD
Unspecified
German Shepherd
Himalayan Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Shepherd
Himalayan Sheepdog
German Shepherd
Himalayan Sheepdog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-85 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
German Shepherd
Himalayan Sheepdog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
German Shepherd
Himalayan Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Medium
None to Low
German Shepherd
Himalayan Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
German Shepherd
Himalayan Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
German Shepherd
Himalayan Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Shepherd
Himalayan Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
10-12 Years
German Shepherd
Himalayan Sheepdog
German Shepherd
Himalayan Sheepdog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
German Shepherd
Himalayan Sheepdog
