Is a Shih Tzu taller than a West Highland White Terrier?
No. A West Highland White Terrier is 1 cm (0.4 in) taller at the shoulder than a Shih Tzu.
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Both heights are published listings, not a side-by-side measurement, so treat the gap as approximate.
Where these heights come from
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.
A West Highland White Terrier is commonly listed at 11 in (28 cm). See all of West Highland White Terrier’s listed heights.
Both are measured at the shoulder. The drawing marks each measurement point.
More comparisons
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.
- Shih Tzu vs Scottish Terrier: A Shih Tzu is 2 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Scottish Terrier.
West Highland White Terrier
- West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature Schnauzer: A Miniature Schnauzer is 2 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a West Highland White Terrier.
- West Highland White Terrier vs Pug: A Pug is 2 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a West Highland White Terrier.
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For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: Wikidata (Shih Tzu), Wikidata (West Highland White Terrier).
