📊 Side-by-side stats
7-14 lbs
Weight
9-16 lbs
6-9 in
Height
9-10 in
12-14 yrs
Lifespan
10-18 yrs
$1,000-$3,000
Purchase Price
$500-$1,800
$800-$1,500
Annual Cost
$800-$1,500
⭐ Ratings compared
⚡ Energy Level
2 : 2
🧹 Shedding
3 : 1
✂️ Grooming Needs
4 : 5
👶 Kid Friendly
2 : 4
🏢 Apartment Friendly
5 : 5
🛡️ Guard Dog
2 : 1
🎓 Trainability
2 : 3
✅ Choose the Pekingese if...
- 🐾you want lighter coat upkeep than the Shih Tzu demands
- 🐾you want the sharper watchdog of the pair
✅ Choose the Shih Tzu if...
- 🐾less hair around the house matters to you - it sheds less than the Pekingese
- 🐾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 Pekingese