Golden Retriever vs Shih Tzu
Compare Golden Retrievers to Shih Tzus. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Golden Retriever
Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
9-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Shih Tzu
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1865 AD
618 AD
Golden Retriever
Shih Tzu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Shih Tzu
Golden Retriever
Shih Tzu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Shih Tzu
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Golden Retriever
Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
None
None
Golden Retriever
Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Golden Retriever
Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Golden Retriever
Shih Tzu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Golden Retriever
Shih Tzu
Golden Retriever
Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Golden Retriever
Shih Tzu
