Beagle vs Shih Tzu
Compare the Beagle to the Shih Tzu. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beagles and Shih Tzus.
Beagle
Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
9-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Beagle
Shih Tzu
Origin Country
Greece
China
Origin Year
500 AD
618 AD
Beagle
Shih Tzu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Beagle
Shih Tzu
Beagle
Shih Tzu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-90 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Beagle
Shih Tzu
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Beagle
Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None
None
Beagle
Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Beagle
Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Beagle
Shih Tzu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Beagle
Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
10-15 Years
Beagle
Shih Tzu
Beagle
Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Long
Beagle
Shih Tzu
