Cavapoo vs Shih Tzu
Compare Cavapoos to Shih Tzus. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Cavapoo
Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Hybrid
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
9-14 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
7-26 Pounds
9-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Cavapoo
Shih Tzu
Origin Country
United States
China
Origin Year
1950 AD
618 AD
Cavapoo
Shih Tzu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cavapoo
Shih Tzu
Cavapoo
Shih Tzu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cavapoo
Shih Tzu
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Cavapoo
Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None
None
Cavapoo
Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Cavapoo
Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Cavapoo
Shih Tzu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cavapoo
Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
10-15 Years
Cavapoo
Shih Tzu
Cavapoo
Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Silky
Wavy
Wooly
Silky
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Cavapoo
Shih Tzu
