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Shih Tzu vs Yorkshire Terrier
📊 Side-by-side stats
9-16 lbs
Weight
4-7 lbs
9-10 in
Height
7-8 in
10-18 yrs
Lifespan
11-15 yrs
$500-$1,800
Purchase Price
$1,200-$3,000
$800-$1,500
Annual Cost
$800-$1,500
⭐ Ratings compared
⚡ Energy Level
2 : 3
🧹 Shedding
1 : 1
✂️ Grooming Needs
5 : 5
👶 Kid Friendly
4 : 2
🏢 Apartment Friendly
5 : 5
🛡️ Guard Dog
1 : 2
🎓 Trainability
3 : 3
✅ Choose the Shih Tzu if...
- 🐾kids are part of the household - it's the more patient family dog of this pair
- 🐾you want the calmer of the two - it needs noticeably less daily exercise than the Yorkshire Terrier
✅ Choose the Yorkshire Terrier if...
- 🐾you want the sharper watchdog of the pair