Germany

Nepal
India

Wolfhound, Old English Mastiff, Greyhound

Tibetan Mastiff, Kinnaur Sheepdog of Tibet

3000 BC

Ancient Times

Brown

Brown
Amber

Blue
Black

Black

Brindle
Sable
Blue
Fawn
Black
Brown
Red

Black
Brown
Fawn

Great Danes have short coats.

Himalayan Sheepdogs have medium-length coats.

A Great Dane can have a litter of 7-10 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.

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)

Myotonia

Elbow Dysplasia
Arthritis
Canine Glaucoma

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Blood
X-Rays
Physical Examination

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

Great Danes 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.

Great Dane 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.

Walking, Petting, Eating Snacks, Walk, Nap, Sniffing around, Play keep away, Fetch, Chasing Cats, Running, Treats, Play, Smelling, Exploring, Walks, Sniffing, Playing, Kisses, Jumping, Run, Catch treats, Tug-of-war, Wrestling, Dog Parks, Hiking, Waking, Tug of war, Fetching

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

Great Danes 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 Great Dane, 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 Great Danes 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 Great Dane is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 120-175 pound (54 - 79 kg) Great Dane feed 3.5 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 Great Dane is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Great Dane is between $116 - $126. This makes an average of $1392 - $1512 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.

Great Dane is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Himalayan Sheepdog is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Great Danes are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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