Scottish Terrier vs Shih Tzu
Compare the Scottish Terrier to the Shih Tzu. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Scottish Terriers and Shih Tzus.
Scottish Terrier
Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
10-11 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
18-22 Pounds
9-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Scottish Terrier
Shih Tzu
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
-55 BC
618 AD
Scottish Terrier
Shih Tzu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Scottish Terrier
Shih Tzu
Scottish Terrier
Shih Tzu
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Scottish Terrier
Shih Tzu
Energy Level
Low
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
11 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Scottish Terrier
Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
Low
None
Scottish Terrier
Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Scottish Terrier
Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Scottish Terrier
Shih Tzu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Scottish Terrier
Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Scottish Terrier
Shih Tzu
Scottish Terrier
Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Silky
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Scottish Terrier
Shih Tzu
