Chihuahua vs Shih Tzu
Compare Chihuahua and Shih Tzu: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Chihuahua
VS
Shih Tzu
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Chihuahua
Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
Height
15 – 25 cm
23 – 27 cm
Weight
1 – 3 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 18 years
10 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
2/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
2/5
Intelligence
3/5
2/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking Level
5/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Chihuahua
Low Grooming
Tiny
Shih Tzu
Great with Kids
Easy to Train
Small
Summary
About Chihuahua
The Chihuahua is a tiny yet sturdy companion dog, usually 1.5–3 kg with an apple-shaped head and large eyes. Found in smooth or long coats in many colors, it is devoted, alert, and bold. It needs daily walks, training, close companionship, and good health and dental care to thrive.
About Shih Tzu
Small, sturdy companion dog from Tibetan and Chinese palaces, 4.5–8 kg with a long, flowing coat and chrysanthemum-like face. Affectionate, cheerful, and confident, it suits many homes. Needs moderate exercise, intensive grooming, and patient, reward-based training.
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