Schnoodle: Breed Highlights

• The Schnoodle is a designer breed, the result of Schnauzer to Poodle breedings. There has been an increase in multigenerational breeding, but many litters are from the first generation. Designer dogs aren't true breeds--they're crosses of two specific breeds. If you're interested in a Schnoodle puppy, understand that his looks, size, and temperament aren't as predictable as those of purebreds, since you don't know which characteristics from each breed will show up in any given dog.
• Apartments can be good homes for the smaller Schnoodles, but the larger ones do better in a home with a fenced yard.
• A Schnoodle will require one or two brushings per week as well as regular ear cleaning and nail clipping. Schnoodles with Schnauzer-like coats will need to be stripped several times per year, and Schnoodles with coats like a Poodle's will require clipping every six to eight weeks.
• Schnoodles are considered to be non- to low shedders and may make good pets for people with allergies.
• Schnoodles can be high-energy dogs. They require about 30 to 60 minutes of exercise per day.
• Schnoodles can make excellent guard dogs. They are protective of their families and will defend them with their lives.
• Schnoodles are very intelligent and need to be mentally and physically stimulated. If they're not, they can become destructive and hard to handle.
• To get a healthy dog, never buy a puppy from an irresponsible breeder, puppy mill, or pet store. Look for a reputable breeder who tests her breeding dogs to make sure they're free of genetic diseases that they might pass onto the puppies, and that they have sound temperaments.

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