Basset Hound vs Shih Tzu
Compare the Basset Hound to the Shih Tzu. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basset Hounds and Shih Tzus.
Basset Hound
Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
9-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Basset Hound
Shih Tzu
Origin Country
France
China
Origin Year
1585 AD
618 AD
Basset Hound
Shih Tzu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basset Hound
Shih Tzu
Basset Hound
Shih Tzu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basset Hound
Shih Tzu
Energy Level
Low
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
10 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Basset Hound
Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
Medium
None
Basset Hound
Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Basset Hound
Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basset Hound
Shih Tzu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basset Hound
Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Basset Hound
Shih Tzu
Basset Hound
Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Long
Basset Hound
Shih Tzu
