The Schnoodle is a cross between the clever Schnauzer and the Poodle. Their size can vary hugely, but most of them are on the small side. Schnoodles are silly, smart, and affectionate. They love a good adventure, especially if it involves a car ride.
Schnoodles are happy, loyal, and silly companions. Their intelligence makes them relatively easy to train, but some Schnoodles do have a stubborn streak. Training them from an early age with consistency, patience, and positive reinforcement will help them become well-adjusted adults.
The Schnoodle is a highly adaptable dog breed. They do well in both apartments as well as in larger homes. As long as they get enough exercise, mental stimulation, and affection, they tend to be quite happy wherever they are.
They do well in most climates. As with any dog breed, they are sensitive to heat. They also tend to bond closely with their families and enjoy being near you, so they do not like to be left alone for long periods of time.
Schnoodles have an average lifespan of 10-15 years. Like all dogs, they are susceptible to health conditions because of their breed’s genes. For the Schnoodle, these conditions include cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy, patellar luxation, diabetes, Addison’s disease, bloat, epilepsy, Addison’s Disease, and Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease.
The genetic history of their parents, along with proper diet and exercise play a large role in the health of your pet.
The Schnoodle is a product of two highly intelligent dog breeds that are eager to please their owners. They tend to pick up on things quickly and will learn fast. This makes them highly trainable dogs that are a good fit for owners of all experience levels. But, Schnoodles also get bored easily, so training needs to be kept interesting to keep them engaged.
If a Schnoodle is motivated and challenged during training and using positive methods focused on praise and reward, they tend to master the basics quickly. Then, they’re often ready to move on to more advanced commands. Enrolling in puppy training classes is always an option no matter your experience level. Plus, these classes tend to offer great opportunities to socialize a puppy.
Overall, all Schnoodles are considered to be low to non-shedders. Schnauzers and Poodles have very different coats, so their grooming needs depend on which parent your Schnoodle takes after most. Schnoodles with straight, wiry coats like the Schnauzer will need to be stripped several times per year. If they take after their Poodle ancestors with a wavy or curly coat, they will need a trim every few weeks. Both require 1-2 brushings per week as well as monthly nail trims as well as regular ear cleaning and tooth brushing.
Schnoodles require plenty of exercise to stay happy and healthy - at least 30-60 minutes per day. Schnoodles are likely to love activities like fetch, frisbee, and perhaps even swimming. Try out different activities to see how your dog enjoys to exercise. They also benefit from mental stimulation. Proper physical and mental exercise will help with their adaptability. Otherwise, they may become destructive.
The size of the Schnoodle depends on the size of its parents. There are three variations of Schnauzer: Miniature, Standard, and Giant; and three variations of Poodle: Toy, Miniature, and Standard. Most Schnoodles are a cross of the Miniature Schnauzer and the Toy or Miniature Poodle, weighing 13-20 pounds and standing 12-15 inches tall. Larger crosses can weigh up to 95 pounds and stand up to 27 inches tall.
A Schnoodle generally lives 10-15 years.
Although Schnoodle is the most common name for this designer dog breed, they are also sometimes referred to as a Schnauzerdoodle or Schnauzerpoo.
