Shih Tzu vs Silky Terrier
Compare the Shih Tzu to the Silky Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shih Tzus and Silky Terriers.
Silky Terrier
Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
8-11 Pounds
9-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Silky Terrier
Shih Tzu
Origin Country
Australia
China
Origin Year
1900 AD
618 AD
Silky Terrier
Shih Tzu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Silky Terrier
Shih Tzu
Silky Terrier
Shih Tzu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Silky Terrier
Shih Tzu
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Silky Terrier
Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
None
Dander
None to Low
None
Drool
None
None
Silky Terrier
Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Silky Terrier
Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Silky Terrier
Shih Tzu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Silky Terrier
Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Silky Terrier
Shih Tzu
Silky Terrier
Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Silky Terrier
Shih Tzu
