Shih Tzu
VS
Tibetan Spaniel
Shih Tzu vs Tibetan Spaniel
Compare Shih Tzu and Tibetan Spaniel 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
Tibetan Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
23 – 27 cm
24 – 25 cm
Weight
5 – 8 kg
4 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 16 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
2/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
5/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Shih Tzu
Great with kids
Easy to train
Small
Tibetan Spaniel
Great with kids
Easy to train
Tiny
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 Tibetan Spaniel
Small but sturdy Tibetan companion dog, about 9–15 lb, with a silky double coat, mane-like ruff, and plumed tail. Alert yet not yappy when trained, cat-like in independence, deeply attached to family, good with respectful children, adaptable to city or country with moderate exercise and grooming.
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