The Shih Tzu, for example, is Chinese in origin, whereas the Maltese are Italian in origin. We’ll look at eight further distinguishing characteristics of the Maltese and Shih Tzu dog breeds in ...

Size: Maltese vs shih tzu. Both the shih tzu and the Maltese are toy breeds, so there isn't a lot of difference when it comes to their height. The shih tzu is the slightly larger of the two ...

A tiny dog with the heart of a lion, the teacup Shih Tzu is cute, undemanding, and loves to cuddle, making them an ideal choice for anyone looking for a constant companion.