Border Terrier vs Shih Tzu
Compare the Border Terrier to the Shih Tzu. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Terriers and Shih Tzus.
Border Terrier
Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
10-16 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
11-16 Pounds
9-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Border Terrier
Shih Tzu
Origin Country
Unspecified
China
Origin Year
1700 AD
618 AD
Border Terrier
Shih Tzu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Border Terrier
Shih Tzu
Border Terrier
Shih Tzu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Border Terrier
Shih Tzu
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Border Terrier
Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None
None
Border Terrier
Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Border Terrier
Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Border Terrier
Shih Tzu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Border Terrier
Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Border Terrier
Shih Tzu
Border Terrier
Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Long
Border Terrier
Shih Tzu
