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Cimarrón Uruguayo
VS
Shih Tzu
Cimarrón Uruguayo vs Shih Tzu
Compare Cimarrón Uruguayo and Shih Tzu side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Cimarrón Uruguayo
Shih Tzu
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
55 – 61 cm
23 – 27 cm
Weight
33 – 45 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 14 years
10 – 16 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
2/5
Intelligence
4/5
2/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
2/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Cimarrón Uruguayo
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Large
Shih Tzu
Great with kids
Easy to train
Small
Summary
About Cimarrón Uruguayo
The Cimarrón Uruguayo is Uruguay’s national dog, a medium‑large, muscular guardian shaped by survival in the wild. Loyal, territorial, and reserved with strangers, it suits experienced owners. It has a short, low‑maintenance brindle or fawn coat and needs firm training and ample exercise.
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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