Sheltie vs Shih Tzu
Compare the Sheltie to the Shih Tzu. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shelties and Shih Tzus.
Sheltie
Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
11-24 Pounds
9-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Sheltie
Shih Tzu
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1909 AD
618 AD
Sheltie
Shih Tzu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Sheltie
Shih Tzu
Sheltie
Shih Tzu
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Sheltie
Shih Tzu
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Low
Sheltie
Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Medium
Shedding
High to Very High
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
None
None
Sheltie
Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Sheltie
Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Sheltie
Shih Tzu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Sheltie
Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-15 Years
Sheltie
Shih Tzu
Sheltie
Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Sheltie
Shih Tzu
