Miniature Poodle vs Shih Tzu
Compare Miniature Poodles to Shih Tzus. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Miniature Poodle
Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
14-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
10-15 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
12-18 Pounds
9-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Poodle
Shih Tzu
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1700 AD
618 AD
Miniature Poodle
Shih Tzu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Poodle
Shih Tzu
Miniature Poodle
Shih Tzu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Poodle
Shih Tzu
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Low
Miniature Poodle
Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
None
None
Dander
None
None
Drool
None
None
Miniature Poodle
Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Miniature Poodle
Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Miniature Poodle
Shih Tzu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Poodle
Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
10-15 Years
Miniature Poodle
Shih Tzu
Miniature Poodle
Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Silky
Coat Length
Long
Long
Miniature Poodle
Shih Tzu
