Pug vs Shih Tzu
A detailed pet insurance comparison between these two popular breeds. See which one costs less to insure and has fewer health risks.
Pug
VS
Shih Tzu
Side-by-Side Comparison
Pug
VS
Shih Tzu
Winner small
Size
small
14--18 lbs
Weight
9--16 lbs
13--15 yrs
Lifespan
10--18 yrs
8/10
Health Risk Score
5/10
Better
$35--$65
Monthly Insurance
$18--$38
Better
$1,500
Annual Claims
$650
Better
low
Exercise Needs
low
moderate
Grooming
high
moderate
Trainability
moderate
Yes
Good with Kids
Yes
Yes
Apartment Friendly
Yes
Overall Verdict
Shih Tzu edges ahead with 3 wins vs 0.
VS
Size
small
small
Weight
14--18 lbs
9--16 lbs
Lifespan
13--15 yrs
10--18 yrs
Health Risk Score
8/10
5/10
Monthly Insurance
$35--$65
$18--$38
Annual Claims
$1,500
$650
Exercise Needs
low
low
Grooming
moderate
high
Trainability
moderate
moderate
Good with Kids
Yes
Yes
Apartment Friendly
Yes
Yes
Verdict
Shih Tzu wins with 3 advantages
Key Verdicts
Insurance Cost
Shih Tzu — Shih Tzu has lower average annual insurance claims, making it the more affordable breed to insure.
Health Risk
Shih Tzu — Shih Tzu has a lower health risk score, indicating fewer breed-specific health concerns.
Lifespan
Shih Tzu — Shih Tzu tends to live longer, providing more years of companionship.
Breed Summaries
Pug
small · Toy
- Monthly Insurance
- $35–$65
- Health Risk
- 8/10
- Lifespan
- 13–15 yrs
- Avg. Annual Claim
- $1,500
Shih Tzu
small · Toy
- Monthly Insurance
- $18–$38
- Health Risk
- 5/10
- Lifespan
- 10–18 yrs
- Avg. Annual Claim
- $650
