Miniature Pinscher vs Shih Tzu
Compare the Miniature Pinscher to the Shih Tzu. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Miniature Pinschers and Shih Tzus.
Miniature Pinscher
Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-14 Years
10-15 Years
Height
10-12 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
8-11 Pounds
9-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Pinscher
Shih Tzu
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
Unspecified
618 AD
Miniature Pinscher
Shih Tzu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Pinscher
Shih Tzu
Miniature Pinscher
Shih Tzu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Pinscher
Shih Tzu
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Miniature Pinscher
Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None
None
Miniature Pinscher
Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Miniature Pinscher
Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Miniature Pinscher
Shih Tzu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Pinscher
Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
10-15 Years
Miniature Pinscher
Shih Tzu
Miniature Pinscher
Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Long
Miniature Pinscher
Shih Tzu
