While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Poolkys are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Himalayan Sheepdog is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Poolkys aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

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

Poodle and Silky Terrier

Tibetan Mastiff, Kinnaur Sheepdog of Tibet

Unknown

Ancient Times

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White
Sable
Silver
Fawn

Black
Brown
Fawn

Poolkys have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Himalayan Sheepdogs have medium-length coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Poolky can have a litter of 3-5 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.

Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Periodontal Disease

Patellar Luxation
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Elbow Dysplasia
Arthritis
Canine Glaucoma

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

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

Poolkys' 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.

Poolkys 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.

Poolky dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

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

Walk, Fooling around, Humping

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

Poolkys 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 Poolky, it's at least 7 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 Poolkys usually need at least 30 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.

Poolkys have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat 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 8-20 pound (4 - 9 kg) Poolky feed 0.7 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 Poolky is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Poolky is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

Poolky is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Himalayan Sheepdog is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Poolkys 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.

Poolkys 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.