Schnoodle — breed guide
Schnauzer crossed with a Poodle; size follows whichever Poodle was used.
At a glance
- Group
- mixed
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 6–20 kg (13–44 lb)
- Life span
- 12–16 years
- Coat
- Wiry to curly; low shedding
Living with a Schnoodle
- High energy — needs real exercise every day, not a stroll.
- Heavy grooming — frequent brushing and regular trims.
- Barely sheds.
- Quick to learn.
- Vocal when there is a reason.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Can live with a cat, with a slow introduction and an escape route for the cat.
- Suits apartment living, given its daily walks.
- A reasonable choice for a first-time owner.
- Average heat tolerance.
- Average cold tolerance.
Temperament
Clever · Playful · Watchful · Trainable
Health to watch
- Luxating patella
- Progressive retinal atrophy
- Pancreatitis
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Questions people ask
Is a Schnoodle good with kids?
Generally yes. Schnoodles are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a Schnoodle good with cats?
It can work, with management. Introduce them gradually, feed them apart, and make sure the cat has vertical space the dog cannot reach. Plan to manage it rather than assume it.
How much exercise does a Schnoodle need?
An hour or more of proper exercise every day.
Can a Schnoodle handle hot weather?
About average — use normal hot-day sense.
Leash Life keeps a Schnoodle's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.