Tibetan Spaniel vs Shih Tzu
Compare Tibetan Spaniels to Shih Tzus. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Tibetan Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
8-10 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
9-15 Pounds
9-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Tibetan Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
-500 BC
618 AD
Tibetan Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Tibetan Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Tibetan Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Tibetan Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Tibetan Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
Low to Medium
None
Tibetan Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Tibetan Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Tibetan Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Tibetan Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Tibetan Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Tibetan Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Tibetan Spaniel
Shih Tzu
