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Shih Tzu Breed Profile: Traits, Costs, and Comparisons

Shih Tzu traits, cost estimates, and breed-vs-breed comparison links from PickMyPup.

Shih Tzu dog
  • API trait row: Shih Tzu
  • Weight range: 9.0-16.0 lb where supplied by source
  • Top signals: sheds less, dog-friendly, kid-friendly

Shih Tzu traits

TraitShih Tzu
Good with children5/5
Good with other dogs5/5
Shedding1/5
Grooming needs4/5
Drooling1/5
Coat length1/5
Good with strangers3/5
Playfulness3/5
Protectiveness3/5
Trainability4/5
Energy3/5
Barking3/5

Estimated yearly ownership bands

BreedFood modelGrooming modelInsurance modelModeled total
Shih Tzu
small size, high grooming		$380/yr$720/yr$41/mo$1,592/yr

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