Pekingese vs Maltese Shih Tzu
Compare Pekingese to Maltese Shih Tzus. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Pekingese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
9-15 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
6-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Pekingese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Origin Country
China
Unspecified
Origin Year
-20 BC
1980 AD
Pekingese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pekingese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Pekingese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pekingese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Pekingese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
High
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
None
None
Pekingese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Pekingese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pekingese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pekingese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Pekingese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Pekingese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Long
Pekingese
Maltese Shih Tzu
