Dachshund vs Shih Tzu
Compare Dachshund and Shih Tzu: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Dachshund
VS
Shih Tzu
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Dachshund
Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
4 – Dachshunds
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
Height
20 – 27 cm
23 – 27 cm
Weight
3 – 10 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 14 years
10 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
2/5
Intelligence
3/5
2/5
Trainability
2/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
2/5
Barking Level
4/5
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
Dachshund
Great with Kids
Low Grooming
Stubborn
Small
Shih Tzu
Great with Kids
Easy to Train
Small
Summary
About Dachshund
Dachshund: bold, long‑backed, short‑legged hunting dog, originally bred for badger and rabbit. Comes in smooth, long and wire coats, standard and miniature sizes. Loyal, scent‑driven, independent and vocal. Needs regular but careful exercise and weight control to protect its spine.
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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