What is the better breed overall? Shih Tzus, Pugs or Chihuahuas?

I already have two miniature dachs and we don't seem to get along very well so I'm considering getting another toy breed.

Not Chihuahuas for sure! Probably the pug, they have nice personalities

18 Responses to “What is the better breed overall? Shih Tzus, Pugs or Chihuahuas?”

  1. M L says:

    I'm into larger sized dogs, I have an issue with the high pitched bark of the smaller breeds. If I had to pick one out of those 3, it would be a pug, as I like their personalities in general, and their ugliness makes them cute.
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  2. Ali says:

    shih tzus are really annoying and hyper, pugs aren't as hyper but, a little and chihuahuas bark a lot, i'd go with PUG
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  3. snoopdoggirl8 says:

    dachunds!! they are SOO cute! i would say dachund, but out of those three i would say pug.(:
    good luck choosing
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  4. heavennhowie says:

    ohhh, i thpought you ment out of all breeds. if you want a big one, GET A BLACK LABRADOR RETRIEVER best dogs ever. they live loong and are really frinedly, and also are protective…..
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  5. win c says:

    out of those three i definitely say pug..
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    relatives have each one…but i could be wrong..it could just b the way you train them…

  6. brooks a says:

    well shih tzus because pugs get butt ugly and they snort and chihuahuas are girly dogs
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  7. Carrie O says:

    not pugs :P
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  8. katslookup says:

    It depends on what you are looking for.

    I personally love Shih Tzu pups. I have 5 of them. (Long story!)

    However, they are not for everyone. They are low energy, high maintenance, and prone to several different genetic issues.
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  9. puggy563 says:

    i am kind of partial to pugs because i own one, but they r really great dogs. I also have a chocolate lab and they get along really good. He is very calm,and friendly with everyone. If I had to come up with one downfall it would be the shedding, pugs shed a ton!!! …..Goodluck!
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  10. pgcharlie says:

    Chihuahuas are really high strung and can be a right handful. I work at a kennel and with 2 Shih Tzus and they are really friendly and seem really calm they quite cute too.
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  11. Lauren B says:

    Pugs are great dogs. Very social and great with kids.
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  12. septembersong says:

    Pugs are really easy going clowns; not a mean bone in their funny little bodies. Shih Tzus are nice dogs I think; don't know a lot about them, but they seem to be gentle and child like. Chihuahuas are cute and smart of course but feisty and can be nippers and yappers. Like dachshunds. If I had the bucks, I would probably pick a pug, because they are such silly sweeties.
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  13. baby_payasa1 says:

    the better breed overall is Pugs i have one and there are great dogs
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  14. CAT S says:

    I'm a large dog person but if I was only ever allowed one of those three it would have to be the pug. It's so ugly you just have to love it.
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  15. Kristen G says:

    Not Chihuahuas for sure! Probably the pug, they have nice personalities
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  16. Jools says:

    I would go with Pugs. They are very friendly and easygoing. They also have great personalities
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  17. M D says:

    Here is my unbiased and honest answer. The best one is the one that fits into your lifestyle best and the one you like best :)

    Every breed has good points as well as bad and you should know them before you adopt.
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  18. Maureen F says:

    Beagle or a great dane or anything else bigger than a softball
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