Yorkillon is originated from United States but Himalayan Sheepdog is originated from India. Yorkillon may grow 48 cm / 18 inches shorter than Himalayan Sheepdog. Yorkillon may weigh 41 kg / 90 pounds lesser than Himalayan Sheepdog. Both Yorkillon and Himalayan Sheepdog has same life span. Yorkillon may have less litter size than Himalayan Sheepdog. Yorkillon requires Moderate maintenance. But Himalayan Sheepdog requires High maintenance
History
The Yorkillon is a bighearted cross between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Papillon. They are small dogs with huge attitudes and big ears. They are known to be sassy and get into trouble. They are playful, affectionate and intelligent. They were initially developed in the US sometime about 20-30 years ago.
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club as they are considered designer dogs or mixed breeds
The Himalayan Sheepdog comes from Nepal originally and was bred as a guardian for livestock. The exact location where the breed comes from is not documented well but it is thought that they come from North India and Nepal and they are rare outside of that area. They are a mountain dog – close in ancestry to the Himalayan Mastiff, and the Kinnaur Sheepdog of Tibet (Himalaya). All these Himalayan mountain dogs were all called “Gaddi dogs”. The term was used for all the large dogs no matter what their breeds actually were.
The Himalayan Sheepdog is called by various names depending on where they were from. They are called Gaddi Leopardhund in Himachai Pradesh, In Nepal they are known as Bhote Kukkur or Bhotiya. Then there are Chamba Gaddi dogs. They are an ancient breed that existed before documentation on breeds was kept.
They acted as both guardians and herders. They guarded the mountain men’s encampments as well as the livestock. They were also used at times to hunt large animals. Today they are found only within Nepal and India. These Himalayan Sheepdogs are on the verge of extinction in India. There are no breeding programs and their isolation has caused the dilution of the gene pool. It is not recognized by any clubs including the UKC and the AKC.
Basic Information
Origin:
United States
India
Weight Male:
40 - 45 kg
88 - 100 pounds
Life Span:
12 - 14 Years
9 - 14 Years
Other Names:
Papa-ShirePapa-Shire • Papiyork • Yorkie Pap Papillon-Yorkshire Terrier Mix, Papillon-Yorkie Mix,
Bhotia • Bhotiya • Bhote Kukkur • Gaddi • Gaddi Leopardhund • Himachal Pradesh • Himalayan Guard Dog • Himalayan Mastiff Guard Dog • Himalayan Chamba Gaddi • HSD
Colors Available:
White, brown and white, light brown/golden, dark brown/chocolate, black and brown, black
Black, fawn, light brown, beige
Coat:
Straight, medium, fine fine, soft coat
rough dense long
Shedding:
Moderate
Seasonal
Temperament:
Alert, Energetic, Friendly, Loving, Loyal, Playful
Affectionate, Courageous, Gentle, Independent, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful, Stubborn, Territorial
Grooming:
Moderate maintenance
High maintenance
New Owners Friendly:
Yes
No
Description
The Yorkillon is a small dog that can look like a Yorkie or a Papillon but most due have large ears like the Papillon. Both parent breeds have long hair and short legs. There is still a lot of first generation breeding, but most are now products of multigenerational breeding. This means that every puppy can look different and no two are likely to look the same.
The breed is a large dog, very athletic and strong. The Himalayan Sheepdog is muscular with a deep chest, strong neck and strong shoulders. It has a medium tail that is thick and busy, curled high over its back. It is a daunting dog that can be very intimidating. They have well padded and large paws. With a broad head and wide forehead, they have a strong, wide muzzle. Their ears are high on the head and hang from the sides. They have almond shaped medium eyes that are deep set with a black nose.
They are a very active and swift dogs. By their nature they are constantly in motion, patrolling their territory and guarding their flock and people. Their devotion to their people and their courage is the stuff of legends. Their coat is double with a large ruff around their necks that resembles a mane. The inner coat is dense and short while the outer coat is longer but dense as well.
Characteristics
1.Children friendliness yes but be careful the children do not hurt the small dogs. This is particularly true regarding the risk of tracheal collapse.
2.Special talents – loves to do tricks
3.Adaptability – can live anywhere in an apartment as well as a home, but he would prefer to have a fenced yard to run in.
4.Learning ability – extremely smart and very obedient
Children friendliness
Yes with enough proper socialization
Special talents
Protection and loyalty
Adaptability
They are not especially adaptable and need a large yard. They are not good in an apartment.
Learning ability
Intelligent but stubborn and independent making them able to learn if they want to.
Health Problems
There are not a lot of hereditary health issues but there are some issues they can be prone to:
• Patellar Luxation – slipped knee caps can lead to lameness.
• Epilepsy – can be treated with medication.
• Diabetes – can be treated with medication
• Legg Calve Perthes Disease – blood disorder affecting hind leg bones.
• Heart defects
• Tracheal collapse
• Hip dysplasia – can cause lameness.
This is a pretty healthy breed with very few health issues. They have the usual large dog issues.
- Hip Dysplasia – can cause lameness and/or arthritis
- Elbow Dysplasia – can cause lameness and/or arthritis
- Arthritis – can cause extreme pain and lameness
- Patellar luxation – kneecap issues that are painful and can cause lameness
- Obesity – they have a tendency to overeat and are not that active
- Glaucoma – can cause blindness
Caring The Pet
1.Feeding the puppy Feed a high quality toy puppy food 3-4 meals per day a total of ¼ cup for the day.
2.Feeding the adult Feed a high quality toy puppy food 1-2 meals per day a total of ½ cup for the day.
3.Points for Good Health – No inherited issues.
4. Games and Exercises – These are high energy dogs as both parent breeds are such. They need to run, love having a fenced yard, 15-20 minute walks per day.
Feeding the puppy
Feed the puppy 2-3 times a day with a total of two cups of a quality dog food for large breed dogs.
Feeding the adult
Feed the adult dog twice a day with 3 to 4 cups of a high quality dry dog food for large breed dogs.
Points for Good Health
They are very strong and athletic.
Games and Exercises
The Himalayan Sheepdog needs exercise but not to be overworked. They should be taken on long walks at least once a day. They might play fetch or run in a yard, but they don’t like too much exercise.
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