Chow Chow vs Shih Tzu
Compare Chow Chows to Shih Tzus. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Chow Chow
Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
9-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Shih Tzu
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
-150 BC
618 AD
Chow Chow
Shih Tzu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Shih Tzu
Chow Chow
Shih Tzu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Shih Tzu
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Chow Chow
Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
None
None
Chow Chow
Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Chow Chow
Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chow Chow
Shih Tzu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Chow Chow
Shih Tzu
Chow Chow
Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Chow Chow
Shih Tzu
