Cairn Terrier vs Shih Tzu
Compare the Cairn Terrier to the Shih Tzu. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cairn Terriers and Shih Tzus.
Cairn Terrier
Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
14-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
10-14 Pounds
9-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Cairn Terrier
Shih Tzu
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1900 AD
618 AD
Cairn Terrier
Shih Tzu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cairn Terrier
Shih Tzu
Cairn Terrier
Shih Tzu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cairn Terrier
Shih Tzu
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Cairn Terrier
Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
None
Dander
None to Low
None
Drool
None
None
Cairn Terrier
Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Cairn Terrier
Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Cairn Terrier
Shih Tzu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cairn Terrier
Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
10-15 Years
Cairn Terrier
Shih Tzu
Cairn Terrier
Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Cairn Terrier
Shih Tzu
