Boston Terrier vs Shih Tzu
Compare the Boston Terrier to the Shih Tzu. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Shih Tzus.
Boston Terrier
Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
9-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Boston Terrier
Shih Tzu
Origin Country
United States
China
Origin Year
1870 AD
618 AD
Boston Terrier
Shih Tzu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boston Terrier
Shih Tzu
Boston Terrier
Shih Tzu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boston Terrier
Shih Tzu
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Boston Terrier
Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
Low
None
Boston Terrier
Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boston Terrier
Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boston Terrier
Shih Tzu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boston Terrier
Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-15 Years
Boston Terrier
Shih Tzu
Boston Terrier
Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Long
Boston Terrier
Shih Tzu
