Is a Shih Tzu taller than a West Highland White Terrier?
No. West Highland White Terrier is taller than Shih Tzu by 1 cm (0.4 in).
The readings behind Shih Tzu vs West Highland White Terrier
A Shih Tzu is commonly listed at 10.5 in (27 cm). See Shih Tzu’s readings.
A West Highland White Terrier is commonly listed at 11 in (28 cm). See West Highland White Terrier’s readings.
In the animals listed here, Shih Tzu ranks 17 and West Highland White Terrier ranks 16 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
Shih Tzu
- 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).
- Shih Tzu vs Scottish Terrier: Shih Tzu is taller than Scottish Terrier by 2 cm (0.8 in).
West Highland White Terrier
- West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature Schnauzer: Miniature Schnauzer is taller than West Highland White Terrier by 2 cm (0.8 in).
- West Highland White Terrier vs Pug: Pug is taller than West Highland White Terrier by 2 cm (0.8 in).
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