Bulldog vs Shih Tzu

Compare the Bulldog to the Shih Tzu. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bulldogs and Shih Tzus.

Bulldog vs Shih Tzu
Bulldog
Shih Tzu
Bulldog
Shih Tzu
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General Details
Bulldog
Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
8-12 Years
10-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
49-55 Pounds
9-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Below Average
Average
History
Bulldog
Shih Tzu
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1500 AD
618 AD
Temperament
Bulldog
Shih Tzu
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Bulldog
Shih Tzu
Traits
Affectionate
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Living Environment
Bulldog
Shih Tzu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Average
Exercise Needs
Bulldog
Shih Tzu
Energy Level
Low
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Grooming Needs
Bulldog
Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
High
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bulldog
Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Bulldog
Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Bulldog
Shih Tzu
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
None
Below Average
Follow Commands
None
Below Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
None
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bulldog
Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
8-12 Years
10-15 Years
Health Concerns
Bulldog
Shih Tzu
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Reverse sneezing
Demodectic mange
Cherry eye
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Head shakes
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Juvenile renal disease
Bladder stones
Corneal ulcer
Proptosis
Distichiasis
Ectopic cilia
Dry eye
Retained baby teeth
Umbilical hernias
Portosystemic shunt
Snuffles
Reverse sneezing
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bulldog
Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Long
Coat Coloring
Bulldog
Shih Tzu
Breed Colors
Fawn
Fawn and Brindle
Fawn and White
Red
White
Black
Black and White
Blue
Blue and White
Brindle
Brindle and White
Gold
Gold and White
Liver
Liver and White
Red
Red and White
Silver
Silver and White
White
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