Chihuahua vs Shih Tzu

Detailed comparison of two dog breeds across 8 key traits.

Overall Edge Shih Tzu wins 5–2
Chihuahua Small · Toy
Shih Tzu Small · Toy
Weight
2–6 lbs
9–16 lbs
Height
5–8 in
9–10.5 in
Lifespan
12–20 yrs
10–18 yrs
Origin
Mexico
China

Trait Comparison

3/5
Energy Level
2/5
2/5
Grooming Needs
5/5
2/5
Good with Kids
4/5
2/5
Good with Dogs
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
2/5
Trainability
3/5
2/5
Shedding
1/5
5/5
Barking
3/5
Chihuahua — Shih Tzu (highlighted = better for that trait)

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