Chihuahua vs Sheltie
Compare the Chihuahua to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Shelties.
Chihuahua
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-14 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Sheltie
Origin Country
Mexico
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1850 AD
1909 AD
Chihuahua
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Sheltie
Chihuahua
Sheltie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Sheltie
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Low to Medium
Chihuahua
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Low
High to Very High
Shedding
Medium
High to Very High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Chihuahua
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chihuahua
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chihuahua
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-14 Years
Chihuahua
Sheltie
Chihuahua
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Medium to Long
Chihuahua
Sheltie
