Bolonka Zwetna vs Shih Tzu
Compare Bolonka Zwetnas to Shih Tzus. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Bolonka Zwetna
Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
9½-10½ Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
4-12 Pounds
9-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Bolonka Zwetna
Shih Tzu
Origin Country
Russia
China
Origin Year
1700 AD
618 AD
Bolonka Zwetna
Shih Tzu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bolonka Zwetna
Shih Tzu
Bolonka Zwetna
Shih Tzu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bolonka Zwetna
Shih Tzu
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Bolonka Zwetna
Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
None
None
Drool
None
None
Bolonka Zwetna
Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bolonka Zwetna
Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bolonka Zwetna
Shih Tzu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bolonka Zwetna
Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Bolonka Zwetna
Shih Tzu
Bolonka Zwetna
Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Bolonka Zwetna
Shih Tzu
