Australian Terrier vs Shih Tzu
Compare the Australian Terrier to the Shih Tzu. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Terriers and Shih Tzus.
Australian Terrier
Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
11-14 Years
10-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
12-16 Pounds
9-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Terrier
Shih Tzu
Origin Country
Australia
China
Origin Year
1820 AD
618 AD
Australian Terrier
Shih Tzu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Terrier
Shih Tzu
Australian Terrier
Shih Tzu
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Terrier
Shih Tzu
Energy Level
Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Low
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Australian Terrier
Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None
None
Australian Terrier
Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Australian Terrier
Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Australian Terrier
Shih Tzu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Terrier
Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
11-14 Years
10-15 Years
Australian Terrier
Shih Tzu
Australian Terrier
Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Australian Terrier
Shih Tzu
