Italian Greyhound vs Shih Tzu

Detailed comparison of two dog breeds across 8 key traits.

Overall Edge Italian Greyhound wins 3–2

Italian Greyhound Small · Toy

Shih Tzu Small · Toy

Weight

7–14 lbs

9–16 lbs

Height

13–15 in

9–10.5 in

Lifespan

14–15 yrs

10–18 yrs

Origin

Italy

China

Trait Comparison

3/5

Energy Level

2/5

1/5

Grooming Needs

5/5

3/5

Good with Kids

4/5

3/5

Good with Dogs

4/5

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

3/5

Trainability

3/5

1/5

Shedding

1/5

2/5

Barking

3/5

Italian Greyhound — Shih Tzu (highlighted = better for that trait)

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