Is a Pug taller than a Shih Tzu?
Yes. Pug is taller than Shih Tzu by 3 cm (1.2 in).
The readings behind Pug vs Shih Tzu
A Pug is commonly listed at 1 ft 0 in (30 cm). See Pug’s readings.
A Shih Tzu is commonly listed at 10.5 in (27 cm). See Shih Tzu’s readings.
In the animals listed here, Pug ranks 14 and Shih Tzu ranks 17 among 20, from tallest to shortest. Tied figures share a rank. This is our published selection, including historical records.
These entries share a field, sport, team or measurement category. The comparison uses their published listings; it is not a claim that they were measured together.
The drawing uses each stated vertical height. It cannot infer shoulder level, eye level or body proportions from that number.
Closest available comparisons
Pug
- Pug vs Miniature Schnauzer: Pug and Miniature Schnauzer have the same height.
- Pug vs West Highland White Terrier: Pug is taller than West Highland White Terrier by 2 cm (0.8 in).
- Pug vs Basset Hound: Basset Hound is taller than Pug by 3 cm (1.2 in).
Shih Tzu
- Shih Tzu vs West Highland White Terrier: West Highland White Terrier is taller than Shih Tzu by 1 cm (0.4 in).
- Shih Tzu vs Bichon Frisé: Shih Tzu is taller than Bichon Frisé by 2 cm (0.8 in).
- Shih Tzu vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi: Shih Tzu is taller than Pembroke Welsh Corgi by 2 cm (0.8 in).
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