A General Appearance of the Dog

The Schnoodle is a result of crossing a Miniature Schnauzer and a Miniature or Toy Poodle. There are also Standard Schnoodles from breeding a Standard Poodle to a Standard or Giant Schnauzer and their personalities may be different from the Toy or Miniature Schnoodle’s. To better understand the traits of your Schnoodle, research both breeds involved (noting differences in the various sizes of each breed). They may have a strong, squared body like the Schnauzer or a slender body like the Poodle and their fur may be rough like the Schauzer or soft and curly like the Poodle. These non-shedding, hypoallergenic dogs will need to be professionally groomed every 6 to 8 weeks.

The Schnoodle is an intelligent dog who is loyal to his family and loves to do whatever the family is doing. The Toy and Miniature can be kept in an apartment if you take them for walks a couple of times a day or let them run at the dog park a couple of times a week. They are affectionate and energetic.

The Schnoodle trains fairly easily, but can be wilful or even stubborn, so the owner or family must be firm and consistent, using games and positive reinforcement to reward good behavior.

Coat

The coat of the Schnoodle can be dense and wiry like the Schnauzer or soft and curly like the Poodle or a combination which could be smooth or wavy, coarse or fine. They come in black, brown, gray, silver, white, red, apricot, black and tan, or parti.

Weight:

Toy Schnoodle: 6 – 10 pounds
Miniature Schnoodle: 13 – 20 pounds
Standard Schnoodle: 20 – 75 pounds

Height:

Toy Schnoodle: 10 – 12 inches
Miniature Schnoodle: 12 – 15 inches
Standard Schnoodle: 15 – 26 inches