Although both Lhasa Apso and Shih Tzu are small, long-haired dogs, they are not identical. For instance, a Lhasa Apso’s nose is longer, the skull is narrower, and the almond-shaped eyes are smaller.

The ever-devoted Shih Tzu — believed to be a crossbreed between the Pekingese and Lhasa Apso — loves nothing more than being the center of attention and following their favorite human from roo ...