Unfortunately, the Welsh Mini Fox Terrier is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Shih Tzus are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Fearless
Spirited

Active
Friendly
Happy
Lively
Playful
Courageous
Gentle
Intelligent
Outgoing

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Shih Tzus shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

United States

Tibet
China

Mini Fox Terrier and Welsh Terrier

Lhasa Apso, Pekingese, Tibetan Mountain Dog

Unknown

Ancient Times

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Brindle
Sable
Pied
Brown
Black
Black
Brown
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Silver
White
Brindle

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers have medium-length coats.

Shih Tzus are known for their coat length.

Wavy

Straight

A Welsh Mini Fox Terrier can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Shih Tzu can have a litter of 10-16 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Patellar Luxation
Von Willebrand's Disease
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Eye Problems
Brachycephalic Syndrome

Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)
Skin Conditions

Otitis Externa
Urolithiasis
Eye Disease
Cleft Lip or Palate

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
DNA

Eye
Blood And Urine Protein Screens
Skeletal
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Welsh Mini Fox Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Shih Tzu has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Shih Tzus are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Shih Tzus are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Welsh Mini Fox Terrier, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Shih Tzu, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Welsh Mini Fox Terriers usually need at least 75 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Shih Tzus usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Welsh Mini Fox Terrier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Shih Tzus have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The Welsh Mini Fox Terrier is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Shih Tzus make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Shih Tzus are not the best choice for families with kids.

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Shih Tzus are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Shih Tzus are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Shih Tzus are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Shih Tzus are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.