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| Name | Schnoodle |
| Breed Parents | Poodle and Schnauzer |
| Origin | US |
| Height | Toy: 5-15 lbs Miniature: 15-30 lbs Standard: 30-50 lbs Giant: 50-70 lbs |
| Lifespan | 12-15 years |
| Temperament | playful, friendly, loyal and intelligent |
| Exercise Needs | Moderate |
| Training Difficulty | Easy |
| Grooming Difficulty | Easy |
| Health Problems | allergies, pancreatitis, and luxating patella |
| Coat | low shedding |
| Color | grey, brown, white, apricot, and parti |
| Price | $500 to $2000 |
Schnoodles: Introduction
Schnoodles is a mixed breed of Schnauzer and Poodle as its parental breed. They are very loving, playful, intelligent and loyal dogs who can be great companion for almost all families. They make a perfect companion for an individual’s regular activities like waling, jogging and playing. They can vary in 4 different sizes Toy, Miniature, Standard and Giant.
Schnoodles are very loyal which is a key trait of its parental breed Schnauzer and playful like its another parental breed Poodle. They are very intelligent as well which makes them a quick learners. They can be very active vocal dog like active barking which can be minimized by training at a very early age.
History and Origin
Schnoodles were first developed in 1980s in U.S when the interest started to grow in Poodle crosses. The creator of this designer dog is Wally Conron. However he has expressed his regret for bringing this breed to existence stating that modern breeders do not always give the poodle hybrids proper health screenings. They are the mix of Schnauzer and Poodle dogs. The goal of bringing this breed to existence was to create a low shedding and low dander family pet. Even though they are very good pet dogs they are not quite well popular as like other designer breeds.
Physical Characteristics
Talking about the physical characteristics Schnoodles varies in 4 different sizes Giant, Standard, Miniature, Toy. When a giant Schnauzer and standard poodle are bred it results in giant Schnoodle, similarly standard poodle and schnauzer is bred it results in both miniature or the standard sized Schnoodle. Since there are no standards for this breed so predicting the exact size of adult is very difficult and uncertain. Each size can vary in different weights and in height.
- Toy Schnoodles range from 10 to 12 inches in height and weigh 6 to 10 pounds.
- Miniature Schnoodles range from 12 to 15 inches in height and weigh 13 to 20 pounds.
- Standard Schnoodles range from 15 to 26 inches in height and weigh 20 to 75 pounds.
- Giant Schnoodles range from 20 to 28 inches in height and weigh 50 to 110 pounds.
Temperament and Personality
Schnoodles are very loyal, playful and intelligent in nature. They love having fun and seek attention from the family members and as well as love to cuddle. They are very protective in nature which makes them a great watch dogs. They are very well good to go with children and they can have terrier’s suspicious attitude towards strangers and other dogs which again depends on its genetics.
Schnoodles might be very stubborn when it comes to barking and howling if they are not trained at a very young age. Just like every dogs they are very active and are always ready to play with family members. In other words we can say that Schnoodle is a allrounder dog which ticks all the boxes of requirements.
Exercise and Needs
Schnoodles are very active dogs so they require moderate exercises involving both physical and mental benefits. Walking, Running, playing Fetch, Hide and Seek etc are some of the best exercises for their physical and mental health which keeps them healthy and happy.
Grooming and Care
Schnoodles are very easy to groom and maintain because of their short coat which requires occasional brushing and bathing with high quality shampoo so that the skin wont dry out would be the optimal choice. Trimming their nails time to time, cleaning their ears and brushing their teeth with good quality toothpaste are some of the things to keep in mind while grooming.
Some helpful tips:
- Inorder to ensure its silky and shiny coat it is recommended to use slicker brush.
- One must know that they should not overwash their pet’s coat as it can damage and degrade its coat quality.
- Bathing once every 4-6 weeks with high quality shampoo is much better for their coat’s and overall health.
- Clean their ears, trimming nails, brushing their teeth with high quality toothpaste are some major cleaning activities
Health and Common Concerns
Schnoodles are less likely to have diseases and are usually healthy but there might be some exceptions with allergies, pancreatitis, and luxating patella. Usually they are genetically transferred from their parental breeds but it can be avoided through proper concerns and procedures.
Some helpful tips:
- Taking your dog to the veterinarian for regular checkups at least once every 14 weeks is recommended.
- Feed them nutritious foods like meat, authentic dog foods etc.
- Never neglect the hydration of your dog.
- Giving them necessary vaccines to fight various bacterias and allergies is necessary.
- Socializing and interacting with them by playing is an important activity for their mental health as well as physical health.
- Proper sanitation and clean environment is a must for minimal risk of bacterial diseases.
- If any sudden sickness you should immediately seek help from respective professionals.
Training and Socialization
Schnoodles are active breeds, they love to play and interact with others. They are very easy to train and training them from early stage is much better for their growth. As they are very active in barking, this can be minimized to some extent with the help of proper trainings and guides in very young age.
Some helpful tips for training:
- Teach your pet to sit, stay, heel, walk on stairs, jump etc which is essential for its safety.
- Teaching your pet what to eat, what not to eat and where to excrete, where not to is essential for cleanliness as well as pets’s safety.
- Teaching the pet to recognize family and strangers is an important activity which can be done by playing with it.
- Running is an important activity for a dog’s heart health and overall bone health which can be done by playing fetch etc.
Conclusion
Finally, at last overall Schnoodles are a great companion for any type of family no matter the size. They tick all the boxes a family needs in their pet. People who are willing to pet a dog who does the work of all rounder Schnoodles are the one of the best option in present world. Being extremely easy to pet they can be great pet for the first time pet owners.
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