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Shih Tzu
VS
Sealyham Terrier
Shih Tzu vs Sealyham Terrier
Compare Shih Tzu and Sealyham 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
Sealyham Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
23 – 27 cm
30 – 31 cm
Weight
5 – 8 kg
8 – 9 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 16 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
2/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
1/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
2/5
Characteristics
Shih Tzu
Great with kids
Easy to train
Small
Sealyham Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Small
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 Sealyham Terrier
Compact Welsh terrier bred for hunting but affectionate and calm at home. Sturdy, low body with a distinctive white double coat, beard and eyebrows needing regular grooming. Intelligent, independent and moderate in exercise needs, it suits engaged families; the breed is now relatively rare.
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