Calm
Independent
Intelligent

Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Aggressive
Steady
Good-natured
Spirited
Assertive
Opinionated

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Lhasaneses are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Choose a Polish Tatra 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.

Avoid Lhasaneses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Poland

United States

Mastiff, Native Mountain Dogs

Lhasa Apso and Pekingese

American Rare Breed Association
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association, Inc.
Polish Tatra Sheepdog Club Of America
Polish Kennel Club

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Brown

Hazel

Black

Black

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Lhasaneses are known for their coat length.

Wavy

Straight

A Polish Tatra Sheepdog can have a litter of 10-12 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 Lhasanese can have a litter of 4-6 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.

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Lhasaneses are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
PRA
Cherry Eye

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Testing

Eye
Knee
X-Rays
Allergy Tests
Full Physical Examination

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Lhasaneses are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Lhasaneses require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

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

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

Walking, Swim, Walk, Run

Tug-of-war

Polish Tatra 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.

Lhasaneses are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Lhasanese dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Polish Tatra Sheepdog, it's at least 16 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 Lhasanese, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Polish Tatra Sheepdogs 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 Lhasaneses 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.

The Polish Tatra Sheepdog is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Lhasaneses have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Polish Tatra Sheepdog should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Lhasanese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 80-130 pound (36 - 59 kg) Polish Tatra Sheepdog feed 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 20-25 pound (9 - 11 kg) Lhasanese feed 1 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 Polish Tatra Sheepdog is somewhere $4.90 - $5.60 per day.

The average cost of a Lhasanese is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Polish Tatra Sheepdog is between $112 - $154. This makes an average of $1344 - $1848 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 Lhasanese 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.

Polish Tatra Sheepdog has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Lhasanese is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

The Polish Tatra Sheepdog is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Lhasaneses make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Lhasaneses have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Lhasaneses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Lhasaneses are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Lhasaneses are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Lhasaneses are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Lhasaneses are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.