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By Potty Buddy Team Published July 27, 2025
5 min
Pomeranian vs Shih Tzu
Characteristic PomeranianPomeranian Shih TzuShih Tzu
Height (cm) 22 26
Weight (kg) 3 4.5
Life Expectancy (years) 16 13
Health Good (4/5)
Moderate (3/5)
Intelligence High (4/5)
Medium (3/5)
Activity High (4/5)
Low (2/5)
Trainability High (4/5)
Medium (3/5)
Shedding Low (2/5)
Moderate (3/5)
Aggressiveness Low (2/5)
Medium (3/5)
Grooming Needs High (4/5)
High (4/5)
Friendliness Very High (5/5)
Very High (5/5)
Tolerance to Being Alone Low (2/5)
Moderate (3/5)
Noise Level High (4/5)
Moderate (3/5)
Child Friendliness Moderate (3/5)
High (4/5)
Service Use (Guarding) Low (2/5)
Low (2/5)
Maintenance Cost Moderate (3/5)
Moderate (3/5)