by Troy Richardson

The Schnauzer and the Poodle are popular breeds around the world and many are drawn to them because of their irresistible charm. Crossing these two purebreds, however, results to an even more adorable new kind of dog, the Schnoodle. The name of this hybrid, as a portmanteau of Schnauzer and Poodle obviously represents the two purebreds’ charms.

This hybrid is considered as domestic and many fanciers own it as a family pet or a loyal companion. Whether in a small spaced apartment, a spacious rural home, or even a farm home, this dog definitely fits in. It is not over the top active nor is it dormant but instead fairly active enough that a small space would suffice.

The parent breeds of the Schnoodle come in different sizes. The Poodle comes in Standard, Miniature and Toy while the Schnauzer comes in Giant, Standard and Miniature. It is actually up to the breeder when it comes to the Schnoodle’s size but most often, breeders opt for a dog that weighs between 7 to 16 pounds, which is the common range of a miniature dog.

Additionally, not only does the size of the Schnoodle varies but its appearance and characteristics as well. For coat texture for instance, it is known that the Schnauzer has a rough and wiry coat and so some Schnoodles may inherit this trait. The Poodle on the other hand has a soft coat and so some Schnoodles may appear soft coated; in some Schnoodles, a combination of these two different coat textures may appear.

One distinct feature of the Schnauzer is its dominant beard and so some Schnoodles may develop this too but not as distinct. When it comes to coat colors, Schnoodles may have the color of either the Schnauzer or Poodle breed. This goes to say that the coat color may appear in black, brown, white, grey, apricot and other multi-colors or combinations such as black and white and parti colors.

The Schnauzer and the Poodle are minimum shedders to the point of being hypoallergenic therefore their offspring is inevitably a hypoallergenic dog too. In fact, many people opt to have the Schnoodle for its hypoallergenic trait. Maintaining the coat only requires weekly brushing and grooming every two or three months in order to keep the hair mat and tangle-free.

The Schnoodle is highly biddable, clever and very bright. It makes a wonderful house pet and it does not bark inconsiderately. It can also become an excellent watchdog although it is not aggressive and in fact, it gets along well with other animals.

This dog is loyal and affectionate to the family and it is generally good with children. It is also amiable and playful and it does great in obedience and agility. Additionally, the Schnoodle does not only make a good family pet but as a therapy and companion dog as well.

About the Author:
Read more facts about the Schnoodle dog from writer Troy Richardson. He has written articles about Schnoodle breeders, Schnoodle puppies, Schnoodle for sale and a lot more.

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