LargeNon-AKC

Schnoodle

The Schnoodle is a Schnauzer (any size) × Poodle (matching size) cross popularized in the 1980s.

Calculate Schnoodle age

Lifespan13.65 yrrange 11–15

SizeLargeNon-AKC

Weight7–65 lb3.2–29.5 kg

Senior at6 yrgeriatric at 10

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About

About the Schnoodle

The Schnoodle is a Schnauzer (any size) × Poodle (matching size) cross popularized in the 1980s. Size varies from Toy to Giant depending on parent selection. The breed is not AKC-recognized; weight and aging profile vary considerably with parent-size selection.

Aging

How Schnoodles age

Parent-breed medians: Miniature Schnauzer 13.3y, Standard Poodle 14.0y (RVC VetCompass). Hyperlipidemia and pancreatitis inherit from the Schnauzer parent; GDV and Addison's from the Poodle parent; urolithiasis is a shared small-dog concern.

Lifespan deep-diveAvg 13.65 yr · range 11–15 Senior careSenior at 6 · geriatric at 10 Common health issues4 tracked conditions

Physical

Physical characteristics

Weight: 7–65 lb(3.2–29.5 kg)
Height: 10–26 in(25.4–66 cm)
Coat type: Wire
Colors

Temperament

How Schnoodles tend to show up around their people, other dogs, and the world.

intelligentactiveaffectionatealert

Energy
3/5
Trainability
3/5
Good with kids
3/5
Good with other dogs
3/5
Shedding
3/5

Health

Common health issues

Full health profile

Moderatetypical onset ~6 yr
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Description and veterinary guidance for Progressive Retinal Atrophy land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Inherited from both parent breeds; prcd DNA-testable..
Moderatetypical onset ~7 yr
Cataracts
Description and veterinary guidance for Cataracts land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Inherited from both parent breeds..
Moderatetypical onset ~4 yr
Addison's Disease
Description and veterinary guidance for Addison's Disease land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Inherited from Standard Poodle parent breed..