Teacup Poodle vs Shih Tzu
Compare Teacup Poodles to Shih Tzus. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Teacup Poodle
Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
8-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
6-8 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
2-5 Pounds
9-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Teacup Poodle
Shih Tzu
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1700 AD
618 AD
Teacup Poodle
Shih Tzu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Teacup Poodle
Shih Tzu
Teacup Poodle
Shih Tzu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Teacup Poodle
Shih Tzu
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Teacup Poodle
Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
None
None
Dander
None
None
Drool
None
None
Teacup Poodle
Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Teacup Poodle
Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Teacup Poodle
Shih Tzu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Teacup Poodle
Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
8-15 Years
10-15 Years
Teacup Poodle
Shih Tzu
Teacup Poodle
Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Silky
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Teacup Poodle
Shih Tzu
