Bolognese vs Shih Tzu
Compare Bolognese to Shih Tzus. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Bolognese
Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
9-12 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
8-14 Pounds
9-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Bolognese
Shih Tzu
Origin Country
Spain
China
Origin Year
-1500 BC
618 AD
Bolognese
Shih Tzu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bolognese
Shih Tzu
Bolognese
Shih Tzu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bolognese
Shih Tzu
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Bolognese
Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
None
Dander
None to Low
None
Drool
None
None
Bolognese
Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bolognese
Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bolognese
Shih Tzu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bolognese
Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Bolognese
Shih Tzu
Bolognese
Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Wooly
Silky
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Bolognese
Shih Tzu
