Schnoodle: Size

The size of the Schnoodle depends on the size of the parents: a Standard Poodle bred to a Giant Schnauzer will produce offspring who will be the size of their large parents. If a Standard Poodle and Standard Schnauzer are crossed, than the result could be sizes ranging between both the Miniature Schnoodle and the Standard Schnoodle.

This uncertainty is part of the joy of a mixed breed: the ultimate details can be a welcome surprise.

There are no breed standards for the Schnoodle, so predicting adult size isn't an exact science. Like any mixed breed, the variation involved can eliminate guarantees of size. What follows are ballpark estimates, and while these are fairly reliable, don't bet the doghouse on them.

There are three different variations of both Schnauzers and Poodles: Miniature, Standard, and Giant for the Schnauzer; and Toy, Miniature, and Standard for the Poodle. Mixing and matching can add up to some interesting ranges and the variety is enticing. However, most Schnoodles tend to be 20 pounds or less.

• 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.

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