Is a Miniature Schnauzer taller than a Shih Tzu?
Yes. A Miniature Schnauzer is 3 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Shih Tzu.
Both heights are published listings, not a side-by-side measurement, so treat the gap as approximate.
Where these heights come from
A Miniature Schnauzer is commonly listed at 12 in (30 cm), the lower end of its range. See all of Miniature Schnauzer’s listed heights.
A Shih Tzu is commonly listed at 10.5 in (27 cm), the top of its range. See all of Shih Tzu’s listed heights.
Both are measured at the shoulder. The drawing marks each measurement point.
More comparisons
Miniature Schnauzer
- Miniature Schnauzer vs Pug: A Miniature Schnauzer and a Pug are drawn at the same shoulder height, but a Miniature Schnauzer’s figure is the lower end of its range.
- Miniature Schnauzer vs West Highland White Terrier: A Miniature Schnauzer is 2 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a West Highland White Terrier.
- Miniature Schnauzer vs Basset Hound: A Basset Hound is 3 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Miniature Schnauzer.
Shih Tzu
- Shih Tzu vs West Highland White Terrier: A West Highland White Terrier is 1 cm (0.4 in) taller at the shoulder than a Shih Tzu.
- Shih Tzu vs Bichon Frisé: A Shih Tzu is 2 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Bichon Frisé.
- Shih Tzu vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi: A Shih Tzu is 2 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Pembroke Welsh Corgi.
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For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: Wikidata (Miniature Schnauzer), Wikidata (Shih Tzu).