Poodles have long been a desired dog breed due to their personalities. They typically are quick to please their owner and serve as extremely loyal lap dogs. They are the kind of small dog that truly lives up to the name of being man’s best friend.
It only makes sense that people would look to incorporate these traits into other breeds of dogs that they have a love for. One of the most popular hybrid breeds that has come from this paring is the Schnoodle. This is a mix between a Poodle and a Schnauzer. Schnauzers have long been know for being playful and full of energy. They are also known for being strong and sturdy, something that is not commonly found in the typically delicate Poodle.
The blend of these two breeds have led to a very unique combination of personality traits that are highly desirable. They are usually very playful and always looking to have a good time. However, when the time is right, they are ready to snuggle and show their undying love for their favorite person. People find that they are always drawing the attention of others, whether it be visitors to their home or strangers on the street.
This hybrid breed is extremely friendly and great with kids. They typically are exceptionally smart and relatively easy to train, looking to make their owner happy. Shedding is rather minimal, making grooming and upkeep of their home rather easy.
Due to the nature of the blending of the two breeds they can come in a wide variety of shapes, colors and features. For the most part they have relatively short hair that can be wavy or curly. When it comes to coloring, they can have just about any color that a dog can have, including a variety of patterns. The ears may be long to medium in size, but are typically floppy, which adds to their unique cute appeal. They can range in size from very tiny, at just 6 pounds, to medium-large at 76 pounds. When choosing a Schnoodle you will want to take time to learn about the features of the parents so you can get a good idea of how they will grow into adulthood.
When it comes to health, there are very little concerns with this hybrid breed. The main concern is the manner in which the breeder handles the process, such as not breeding the mother too frequently or too many times. They have average health for a dog their size and live a normal life span, ranging on average from 10 to 15 years.
All around a Schnoodle really is an ideal dog is you enjoy having a high energy pup that loves to snuggle. If you have more questions you definitely should take the time to read what other owners have to say about their experience. You will find that most people are overwhelmingly positive and swear they will never own another breed of dog again due to how pleased they are.
