Schnoodle
Puppy
Fully Grown
A Schnoodle is a mix between a Schnauzer and a Poodle. They come in a large range of sizes, depending on which size Poodle and Schnauzer they were crossed with. When picking your puppy, make sure you know the size of the parents, as you could land up with a 6 kg version or a 45 kg one!
This is another one of the popular hybrid dog breeds, with the aim of this mix being to combine the Poodle's intelligence and low-shedding hair with the playful temperament of the Schnauzer.
Schnoodles make great pets for novice dog owners. You just need to watch out for the mischievousness and stubbornness that can come out once in a while.
Schnoodles are easy to train but have more of a tendency to bark than the other hybrid dog breeds like Labradoodle or Spoodle. They will also want you to take them out for lots of daily exercise.
Grooming is required every 7-10 weeks and daily brushing is recommended to avoiding matting. Special care required for all hybrid dog breeds is daily eye cleaning to prevent eye infections and eye stains.
| Weight: | 6-45 Kg |
| Health risk: | Low |
| Life expectancy: | 10-15 years |
| Coat: | Medium |
| Grooming intensity: | High |
| Monthly cost (food): | Average |
| Trainability: | Medium |
| Activity level: | Medium |
There are many sources to get your Schnoodle from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Schnoodle to adopt:
To help your rescued Schnoodle to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Schnoodle from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
