Labrador Retriever vs Shih Tzu
Compare Labrador Retrievers to Shih Tzus. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Labrador Retriever
Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
9-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Labrador Retriever
Shih Tzu
Origin Country
Canada
China
Origin Year
1700 AD
618 AD
Labrador Retriever
Shih Tzu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Labrador Retriever
Shih Tzu
Labrador Retriever
Shih Tzu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-90 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Labrador Retriever
Shih Tzu
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Labrador Retriever
Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
High
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
Medium
None
Labrador Retriever
Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Labrador Retriever
Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Labrador Retriever
Shih Tzu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Labrador Retriever
Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Labrador Retriever
Shih Tzu
Labrador Retriever
Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Long
Labrador Retriever
Shih Tzu
