Bull Terrier vs Shih Tzu
Compare the Bull Terrier to the Shih Tzu. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bull Terriers and Shih Tzus.
Bull Terrier
Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
9-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
18-21 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
9-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Bull Terrier
Shih Tzu
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1862 AD
618 AD
Bull Terrier
Shih Tzu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bull Terrier
Shih Tzu
Bull Terrier
Shih Tzu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bull Terrier
Shih Tzu
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
Low
Bull Terrier
Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
Low
None
Bull Terrier
Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Bull Terrier
Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bull Terrier
Shih Tzu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bull Terrier
Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
10-15 Years
Bull Terrier
Shih Tzu
Bull Terrier
Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Long
Bull Terrier
Shih Tzu
