Breed

# Himalayan Sheepdog

The Himalayan Sheepdog is a breed from India, standing 20–26 in at the withers, weighing 51–90 lb. Recorded lifespan is 10–11 yrs.

![A photograph of the Himalayan Sheepdog](https://www.woofandbeyond.com/breeds/lg/himalayan-sheepdog.webp)

Origin

India

Height

20–26 in

Weight

51–90 lb

Lifespan

10–11 yrs

Among the 500 breeds here with recorded measurements, the Himalayan Sheepdog is taller than 61% of the measured breeds, heavier than 76%, one of 11 from India.

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## Breeds that look like the Himalayan Sheepdog

A neural network trained to tell breeds apart by sight read all 510 photographs in this reference, and these are the 6 it placed closest to the Himalayan Sheepdog.

- [![](https://www.woofandbeyond.com/breeds/german-pinscher.webp)German Pinscher](https://www.woofandbeyond.com/breed/german-pinscher/)
- [![](https://www.woofandbeyond.com/breeds/greater-swiss-mountain-dog.webp)Greater Swiss Mountain Dog](https://www.woofandbeyond.com/breed/greater-swiss-mountain-dog/)
- [![](https://www.woofandbeyond.com/breeds/smaland-hound.webp)Smaland Hound](https://www.woofandbeyond.com/breed/smaland-hound/)
- [![](https://www.woofandbeyond.com/breeds/transylvanian-hound-short.webp)Transylvanian Hound (Short)](https://www.woofandbeyond.com/breed/transylvanian-hound-short/)
- [![](https://www.woofandbeyond.com/breeds/transylvanian-hound-tall.webp)Transylvanian Hound (Tall)](https://www.woofandbeyond.com/breed/transylvanian-hound-tall/)
- [![](https://www.woofandbeyond.com/breeds/english-toy-terrier-black-tan.webp)English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan)](https://www.woofandbeyond.com/breed/english-toy-terrier-black-tan/)

Side by side

Height 0–38 in

1. Himalayan Sheepdog20–26 in
2. German Pinscher16–19 in
3. Greater Swiss Mountain Dog25.5–28.5 in
4. Smaland Hound18–21 in
5. Transylvanian Hound (Short)18–20 in
6. Transylvanian Hound (Tall)22–26 in
7. English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan)10–12 in

Weight 0–220 lb

1. Himalayan Sheepdog51–90 lb
2. German Pinscher25–35 lb
3. Greater Swiss Mountain Dog90–140 lb
4. Smaland Hound33–44 lb
5. Transylvanian Hound (Short)49–55 lb
6. Transylvanian Hound (Tall)66–77 lb
7. English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan)6–8 lb

Lifespan 0–20 yrs

1. Himalayan Sheepdog10–11 yrs
2. German Pinscher12–14 yrs
3. Greater Swiss Mountain Dog~11 yrs
4. Smaland Hound12–14 yrs
5. Transylvanian Hound (Short)10–14 yrs
6. Transylvanian Hound (Tall)no recorded figure
7. English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan)no recorded figure

Nothing here was grouped by hand. The ranking is an opinion about appearance, not about ancestry, which is why it sometimes puts together breeds no kennel club would — and why it is worth looking at the photographs rather than taking the order on trust.

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