Schnoodle

Dog Breed Group: Hybrid Dogs
Scientific Name: Canis lupus familiaris
Recommended for: Families
Maintenance Level: Medium – high
Life Span: 10-15 years
Height: 38 – 66 cm
Weight: 3.2 – 7.3 kg
Temperament: Obedient, Strong Willed, Devoted, Intelligent, Protective, Loving, Active, Clever
Colors: black, grey, silver, brown, white, apricot, sable, black/ white

Adaptability

Friendliness

General Health

Trainability

Exercise Needs

Schnoodle Breed Overview

The Schnoodle is a combination between Poodle and Schnauzer and was bred in order to combine sturdiness of the Schnauzer and eagerness of Poodle. The most Schnoodles are small dogs with a wavy and soft coat that sheds very little.

They come in different colours such as

Black
Brown
Grey
Silver
White
Sable
Mixture

Similar to ancestor breeds, Schnoodle come in different sizes:

Toy Schnoodle size – Up to 30 cm in height and 5 kg in weight
Miniature Schnoodle size – Up to 38 cm in height and 9 kg in weight
Standard Schnoodle Size – Up to 66 cm in height and 34 kg in weight

Their life expectancy is approximately 15 years.

You should exercise Schnoodles for one hour each day, in order to maintain their physical and mental needs because in another case they can become disobedient, destructive and develop behavioural issues.

Suitability for Children – Medium
Tendency to Bark – Medium
Energy – Medium
Suitability as a Guard Dog – High
Grooming Requirements – More than Once a Week
Trimming Required – Every 6 weeks
Amount of hair shed – None
Food Cost – More than $20
Average Monthly Pet insurance Premium – $44

Origins of Schnoodle

This particular breed was first developed in the 1980s by crossing Poodle with Schnauzer because the popularity of Poodle increased. The main goal was to create a dog that sheds a little. Because they are a new hybrid, most puppies are bred directly from Poodle or Schnauzer.

They were made in order to specialize them in finding Truffles. However, they are not recognized by Kennel Clubs.

Schnoodle Temperament

Schnoodles are easy to train, smart and very fast learners. They can easily adapt to any household, and become a part of the family. They adore playing with children and making great companions to them because they are at the same time sturdy, which means that they are strong enough to handle rough play, and they are gentle.
They get well with other household pets such as cats, but still, you have to socialize them from an early age. The training is also essential in order to develop their mental characteristics. It is not recommended to keep small animals such as rodents around because they will instinctively try to hunt them.

Common Schnoodle Conditions and Diseases

Legg-Perthes Disease – This particular disease affects hip joints and it widely attacks small breeds by lowering their blood supply and causes the pelvis to disintegrate. You should check with your vet about all possibilities, and cover your Schnoodle with PetCare in order to get more affordable treatments.