📊 Side-by-side stats
7-13 lbs
Weight
9-16 lbs
8-11 in
Height
9-10 in
14-16 yrs
Lifespan
10-18 yrs
$1,000-$2,500
Purchase Price
$500-$1,800
$800-$1,400
Annual Cost
$800-$1,500
⭐ Ratings compared
⚡ Energy Level
3 : 2
🧹 Shedding
1 : 1
✂️ Grooming Needs
4 : 5
👶 Kid Friendly
5 : 4
🏢 Apartment Friendly
5 : 5
🛡️ Guard Dog
1 : 1
🎓 Trainability
4 : 3
✅ Choose the Havanese if...
- 🐾you want lighter coat upkeep than the Shih Tzu demands
- 🐾kids are part of the household - it's the more patient family dog of this pair
- 🐾you want the easier dog to train - it picks up commands faster than the Shih Tzu
✅ Choose the Shih Tzu if...
- 🐾you want the calmer of the two - it needs noticeably less daily exercise than the Havanese