Japanese Chin vs Shih Tzu
Compare the Japanese Chin to the Shih Tzu. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Japanese Chins and Shih Tzus.
Japanese Chin
Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
9-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Japanese Chin
Shih Tzu
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
700 AD
618 AD
Japanese Chin
Shih Tzu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Japanese Chin
Shih Tzu
Japanese Chin
Shih Tzu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Japanese Chin
Shih Tzu
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Japanese Chin
Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None
None
Japanese Chin
Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Japanese Chin
Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Japanese Chin
Shih Tzu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Japanese Chin
Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Japanese Chin
Shih Tzu
Japanese Chin
Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Japanese Chin
Shih Tzu
