How Big Do Schnoodles Get? [Average Size For This Breed]

If you are looking at getting a Schnoodle, then naturally you are going to want to know how big they will get. Size can be a decisive factor when it comes to choosing a breed and maybe something that you really need to consider depending on your home and circumstances. Interested in getting one ourselves, we recently researched and spoke to several breeders about this dog breeds growth rate and average maturity size. I’d like to share what I learned with you here today.

So, how big do Schnoodles get? Schnoodles can come in three different sizes – standard, miniature, and toy. Standard Schnoodles typically stand between 15-27 inches tall and are 30-75 pounds in weight. Mini Schnoodles can stand from 12-15 inches in height and weigh between 13-20 pounds. Toy Schnoodles are generally around 10-12 inches tall and 6-10 pounds in weight.

A Schnoodles size depends on the size of the parental dogs used in the breeding process.

For example, it depends on whether a giant/standard/mini schnauzer or a standard/mini/toy poodle are bred together.

So, as you can see, the schnoodle can vary quite dramatically in terms of height and weight. As they are a crossbreed; there can be quite a bit of variance.

Let us now take a closer look at the different schnoodle sizes and what this can mean for their temperament and lifespan.

How Schnoodles Are Bred

For us to be able to get an understanding of how big a schnoodle can get, first and foremost we need to take a look at how they are bred.

Schnoodles are a crossbreed, or in other words a hybrid dog. They are the result of breeding the Schnauzer and Poodle pedigree breeds together.

By doing so, the schnoodle has inherited a number of traits and characteristics from both the schnauzer and poodle breeds.

This has actually been the result of specialized breeding over generations – it is one of the reasons in why a schnoodle may be referred to as a ‘designer dog’.

This is of course, why we can see so much variation in between schnoodle dogs – its why they can look quite different from one another.

For this reason, with generational breeding, breeders will use specific acronyms to describe and differentiate each generation. You’ll likely see these as: F1, F1b, F2 etc.

Each number refers to the generation of the litter.

The F1 generation is typically the most expensive; whereas those generations that follow (F2, F3 etc) tend to inherit/display more variance in the traits/features from the schnauzer/poodle breeds.

Here is a brief overview of how the process works.

• F1: This schnoodle is the result of breeding a schnauzer and a poodle. So, this dog and their litter-mates, will be 50% schnauzer and 50% poodle.
• F1B: This schnoodle is the result of breeding an F1 schnauzer with a Poodle. It will have 75% Poodle and 25% schnauzer in them.
• F2: This schnoodle is the result of breeding two F1 schnoodles together. Again, this dog and their litter mates, will be 50% schnauzer and 50% poodle.

So as you can see, schnoodles can inherit more/less of one parent than the other depending on how they are bred.

Then, the other significant factor to consider is the size of the schnauzer and poodle used in the breeding process.

Schnauzer Sizes

Schnauzers are a pure breed, which means that their sizes are relatively predictable and do not differ too much from the average.

However, they do come in three different sizes, these are:

	Height (Inches)	Weight (Pounds)
Giant	27.5″	75-95 lbs
Standard	17.5″	31-44 lbs
Mini	12-14″	12-20 lbs

Each of these schnauzer sizes can be used in the breeding process for a schnoodle.

Regardless of their size, each is known to have relatively similar behaviors and temperament styles. Intelligent and loyal yet quite stubborn.

Poodle Sizes

Poodles equally come in three different sizes. They are commonly used in crossbreeding and there are many doodle breeds of dogs that have been created through this process.

Here are the different sizes of a poodle dog breed:

	Height (Inches)	Weight (Pounds)
Standard	22-27″	45-70 lbs
Mini	10-15″	15-17 lbs
Toy	5-9″	6-9 lbs

One thing to consider in poodles is that males are usually slightly larger than females.

Poodles are also a little bit smaller than schnauzers, especially the toy breed!

With this in mind, for most doodle crossbreeds, the male is likely to be the poodle parent. As poodles are smaller they would not likely be able to carry and give birth to the puppies.

A Toy Poodle mother for example, is just not a good idea.  

Average Schnoodle Sizes

With the above information in mind, and know that we have a better understanding of the breeding process and differences in the parental breeds, we can now look at the schnoodle.

As you may have guessed – the schnoodle can come in three different sizes! These are:

	Breeding	Height (Inches)	Weight (Pounds)
Standard	Giant/Standard Schnauzer with a Standard Poodle	15-27″	30-75 lbs
Mini	Mini Schnauzer with a Mini Poodle	12-15″	13-20 lbs
Toy	Mini Schnauzer and a Toy Poodle	10-12″	6-10 lbs

As you can imagine, the sizes mentioned above are challenging to predict due to the variables and genetics involved.

Some schnoodle puppies may inherit more of the the larger schnauzer than they do from the poodle. In this example, the schnoodle would be bigger than what their intended size.

Like all hybrids, there are no guarantees!

For this reason, it is always best to talk to various breeders about the dogs being used. In many ways, if you are looking for a particular size it actually makes sense to also inquire before a litter has been born.

Also find out about the parental dog sizes; it is safe to assume that your schnoodle will not be any bigger than the schnauzer, and equally, no smaller than the size of the poodle.

So, if you are satisfied with either size, then you’ll be satisfied of the schnoodle that they will create/have recently created.

Another useful approach is to ask a breeder about the lineage of the dogs. Find out about past breeds. Good breeders will keep such information as it is good practice and commonly requested information.

With all this being said, most schnoodles are small. This is because most breeders will use a miniature schnauzer and a toy or miniature Poodle.

At What Age Is A Schnoodle Full Grown?

One other thing to consider is what time will a schnoodle reach maturity and their adult size.

With dogs, while there is not a single age that all reach their full size, there are some general guidelines to follow. The main one is based on the breed size.

So again, it will depend on the size of the schnoodle and parents used:

• A standard schnoodle is likely to reach their full-sized framework by 12-15 months of age.
• A mini schnoodle is expected to reach their full sized framework between 8-12 months of age.
• A toy schnoodle will typically reach their full sized framework around the 6-8 month range.

You can also expect, just like in other dog breeds, that a schnoodle (regardless of final size) will reach 60% of their adult height by the time that they are four months old.

Puppies have the fasted growth rate from the moment they are born through to around six months of age.

For weight, its a little bit more challenging with variables involved such as the diet you feed. For a mixed breed like a schnoodle, you will also need to compare with parental breeds used.

Does Schnoodle Size Effect Temperament?

There is generally a divide in opinion as to whether the size of the schnoodle dictates their resulting personalities, temperaments and behavior.

In other words, people are of the opinion that a smaller schnoodle will act differently to a larger schnoodle. A large Schnoodle has been reported to be more feisty and requiring more discipline; although this is anecdotal.

For the most part, there is not too much variance in temperament between the different size schnoodles.

Instead, schnoodles are known to be joyful and intelligent. They love socializing with members of the family and are known for their loyalty (inherited from the schnauzer), companionship and loving nature (inherited from the poodle). They’re also quite energetic, and enjoy getting plenty of exercise and activity.

They are equally quite a protective dog, and will bark when you get visitors. For this reason they may a good watch dog. Barking can become an issue in this breed so it is important they are trained from a young age.

Other traits that a schnoodle is likely to have include being quite stubborn and an eagerness to please.

Schnoodles tend