im confused? are Shih Tzu's and Lhasa Apso's the same?

Question

or two seperate types of dogs? ive found web-sites that say yes they are the same just in different places they call them different things...but then again ive found sites that say otherwise. can anyone please spread some light on the matter for me??? i want to breed my shih tzu so would it be a cross if i used a lhasa apso?

Answer 1

They are 2 seperate breeds but are closely related. The Lhasas are usually a little bigger than the Shih-tzu and have a longer nose and smaller almond shape eyes, they also have a smaller bone structure (Shih-tzus are built a little more solid for their size). The main difference is their character. Lhasas are happy, assertive little dogs that are chary of strangers; whereas the Shih-tzu are outgoing, happy, affectionate, friendly and trusting towards all (mine don't know a stranger).

Lhasa
The coat should be heavy, straight, hard and very dense. The texture should not be woolly or silky. The head should have heavy "head furnishings," and the ears should be heavily feathered.
The shape of the head should be with a narrow skull, falling away behind the eyes in a marked degree, not flat, but not domed or apple-shaped, with a straight foreface of fair length. The nose should be black, and the length from tip of nose to eye should be roughly one-third of the total length from nose to back of skull. The eyes are dark brown, neither very large and full, nor very small and sunk.
The Lhasa's feet should be round and catlike, and well-feathered. The tail, also well-feathered, should be carried well over the back in a screw, andthere may be a kink in the end of the tail. A "low carriage of stern" (tail) is considered a fault in the breed.

Shih-tzu
The general appearance of the breed is that of a small, compact, sturdy dog with luxurious coat, upright head, jaunty step, and plumed, curved tail flowing over the back. Ideal height is nine to 10.5 inches at the withers, but ranges from eight to 11 inches.
The head is round, broad, and wide between the eyes, and in balance with the rest of the dog. The dark eyes are large and round; the ears are natural and heavily feathered; the muzzle is square, short and unwrinkled, and flat; lips and chin should neither protrude nor recede. The jaw is undershot -- the incisors of the lower jaw overlap the incisors of the upper jaw.
The Shih Tzu body is slightly longer than tall, its legs straight and muscular, and its feet firm and well-padded.
The lavish double coat is the breed's crowning glory. A well-groomed Shih Tzu in natural coat is a picture of perky elegance with flowing tresses framing an impish face and body hair brushing the floor.

Answer 2

I would like to know what websites say these are the same dog? If they are the same dog why would they have different names and they do not look exactly alike, either. Go to AKC.com and they will tell you the differences. It would be a cross because all are registered either as a shih tzu or lhasa apso.

Answer 3

Those are two dogs that look a lot alike. I know this because my neighbor of my parents had 2 beautiful lhasa apso puppies and my roommate in Florida had a Shih Tsu puppy and they looked so much alike. But they are different breeds of dogs, Ive seen a mix between the two and they are def cute. But I like Shih Tzu's personalities better. Personal preference

Answer 4

They are 100% diffrent breeds of dogs. **** Tzus are a little larger and boxier than Lhasa's. They look VERY simililar and have similar haircuts but they are not the same. If you bred them then you would have a cross. The AKC recognizes them as two seperate breeds as well so you would not be able to register them.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

No, they are not the same breed. Lhasos are bigger than Shih Tzus and have a softer coat. They do, however resemble each other in looks.

Answer 7

Of course they aren't the same dogs. They look different are different size and come from different parts of the world. I would be very interested to hear where it says that they are the same breed.

Answer 8

no they are not the same at all. lhasa are bigger then shih tzus for one .they have a different temperment also. lhasa are not really good with children.

Answer 9

from what I have learned they are two different kinds of dogs that look a lot alike, go to a pet store or the library & get books about each type of dog or call a nearby vet & ask them, I'm sure they will be glad to help.

Answer 10

they are two different types of dogs