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Shih Tzu
VS
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Shih Tzu vs Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Compare Shih Tzu and Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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
Shih Tzu
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
23 – 27 cm
45 – 48 cm
Weight
5 – 8 kg
16 – 21 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 16 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
2/5
5/5
Intelligence
2/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
1/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
Characteristics
Shih Tzu
Great with kids
Easy to train
Small
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
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.
About Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
The Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a medium, athletic Irish farm terrier turned family companion, known for its silky low‑shedding wheaten coat, cheerful people‑oriented nature, strong grooming needs, lively but trainable temperament, and generally robust health with some breed‑specific risks.
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