Why are schnauzers so alert?
They are bred to protect you and part of their job is to alert you to any movement in and around your house. Once you accept that they will bark, it becomes part of their charm. In addition to some barking, each breed of Schnauzer can take awhile to warm up to people in general, especially guests to your home.
Is the schnauzer poodle a hypoallergenic breed?
The goal was to achieve the perfect dog for people who suffer from allergies to dog dander, as well as those who prefer not to have dog hair coating their clothing and home. As the Poodle is often considered a “hypoallergenic” breed, it’s no wonder that this cross came about! We’ll discuss the coat of the Schnoodle dog in more detail later on.
How big is a toy schnauzer and miniature poodle?
With the above data in mind, let’s take a look at the expected sizes of some Schnoodle crosses. Toy Schnoodle (a Toy Poodle crossed with a Miniature Schnauzer) may reach 10-14 inches tall and 4-10 pounds. Miniature Schnoodle (a Miniature Schnauzer crossed with a Miniature Poodle) might reach 14 or 15 inches tall and 10-20 pounds.
What happens when you cross a schnauzer with a poodle?
For the Schnoodle cross, an F1 puppy’s temperament may either reflect the Schnauzer’s or the Poodle’s temperament. With a first-generation cross like this, it’s hard to predict exactly how the puppies will turn out. Crossing an F1 Schnoodle with a Poodle produces offspring known as the F1b generation.
Is there a breed standard for a Schnoodle?
There is no breed standard for Schnoodles — nor any breed clubs (although one is in the planning stages) — so as yet their different sizes are simply and loosely defined as Toy, Miniature, and Standard. Most Schnoodles are small, because the most common cross uses a Miniature Schnauzer and a Toy or Miniature Poodle.
The goal was to achieve the perfect dog for people who suffer from allergies to dog dander, as well as those who prefer not to have dog hair coating their clothing and home. As the Poodle is often considered a “hypoallergenic” breed, it’s no wonder that this cross came about! We’ll discuss the coat of the Schnoodle dog in more detail later on.
How big is a miniature schnauzer compared to a poodle?
Both Miniature Schnauzer and Poodle are originated from Germany. Miniature Schnauzer may grow 9 cm / 3 inches shorter than Poodle. Miniature Schnauzer may weigh 24 kg / 52 pounds lesser than Poodle. Both Miniature Schnauzer and Poodle has same life span. Both Miniature Schnauzer and Poodle has same litter size.
For the Schnoodle cross, an F1 puppy’s temperament may either reflect the Schnauzer’s or the Poodle’s temperament. With a first-generation cross like this, it’s hard to predict exactly how the puppies will turn out. Crossing an F1 Schnoodle with a Poodle produces offspring known as the F1b generation.
When was the first Schnauzer and poodle mix created?
The creation of these dogs in actuality as documented began in 1980 in the United States of America by crossing the Poodle and Schnauzer, with the first purposeful crossbreeding done in Minnesota.