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A Schnoodle is a Poodle hybrid that is a cross-breed of a Poodle and a Schnauzer. According to Newsweek, Schnoodles are "rising to canine stardom". Schnoodles are owned by notables such as Claire Danes, noted academic Guntram Herb, Kerry Twomey and Scott Lukowski, and Dakota Fanning.
This hybrid is now recognized by the ACHC, DRA, and CKC. Schnoodles have become more popular as individuals are looking for companion animals that are hypoallergenic, and train easily. It should also be noted that schnoodles are as likely to be hypoallergenic as not, since the combination of two separate breeds will always have an unpredictable outcome. As with other mixed dogs, the popularity of Schnoodles has led to a rise in puppy mills selling the breed. This issue is perpetuated by the lack of recognition of the breed by the leading kennel clubs.
Properly speaking, the offspring of a schnoodle and any other dog is a mongrel. In fact, according to kennel clubs such as the American Kennel Club (AKC), any dog, including a schnoodle, parented by dogs of two or more different breeds is a mongrel.
Breeding and Adoption: Schnoodles have become more
popular as individuals are looking for companion animals that
are hypoallergenic, train easily and want to reduce the
chances of developing the health issues associated with the
pure breed because of hybrid vigour.
This popularity of Schnoodles and other mixed dogs has led
to a rise in puppy mills selling the breed. This issue is
perpetuated by the lack of recognition of the breed by the
leading kennel clubs. Before considering a purchase of any
puppy, research the breeder to ensure they are providing their
dogs and puppy a safe and healthy environment.
Schnoodle breeders are mindful to cross Schnauzers and
Poodles of roughly the same size and build when breeding
schnoodles. Should inappropriately matched parents give birth,
the offspring may have disproportionate geometry (squat legs,
short stature, disproportionate head size, and so forth).
A schnoodle is only correctly a true schnoodle when it is
the offspring of a bona fide Poodle and Schnauzer. Properly
speaking, the offspring of a schnoodle and any other dog
(including another schnoodle) is a mongrel.
In many areas of the country, and due to demand, individual
breeders who normally specialize in high quality pure-bred
Schnauzers (for example) will stable a female Poodle (for
example) for the specific purpose of breeding high-quality
schnoodles between litters of Schnauzers. When purchased
directly from a high quality breeder with parents on site, a
high quality schnoodle will often sell in the $600 to $1000
range.
Appearance and Care: A puppy can take on the coat
characteristics of either breed, such as developing the rough
and coarse/wiry hair of the Schnauzer, the softer hair of the
Poodle, or any intermediary coat. Some schnoodles develop
coarser Schnauzer-like hair on certain parts of the body (most
notably the back) with other softer Poodle-like areas. On most
schnoodles, the hair on the top of the head is soft to the
touch (like a Poodle's) in the adult. Schnoodle colors include
black, white, brown, grey and apricot. Multi-colored dogs can
include "phantom," which takes on the coloring of a
doberman, black & white, sable or parti.
Schnoodles are considered a hypoallergenic dog breed. Their
fur does not shed like other breeds, but grows more like human
hair. This requires weekly brushing and grooming every 2 to 3
months to ensure matting does not become an issue. There is no
certain "breed" cut for a schnoodle; most dogs
receive a general groom (with, say, a #7 shears) with rounded
or squared-off (for a more terrieresque look) semi-long hair
left on the face.
Like poodles, some schnoodles will develop a large amount
of in-the-ear hair. This must be removed by a vet or groomer
to prevent fairly persistent ear infections that result. Like
both the poodle and schnauzer, the schnoodle may require
expression of the anal glands a couple times per year; your
vet or groomer will perform this service.
Size: The size of a Schnoodle can vary according to
the size of the parents. One of the more popular crosses is
the Miniature Poodle with the Miniature Schnauzer, which
usually range in the 11 - 16 pound range. This is typically
the size implied when an owner speaks of a
"schnoodle". For a smaller dog, a Toy Poodle can be
mixed with the Miniature Schnauzer (resulting in a "toy
schnoodle"). The breed can also be very large as Standard
Poodles are mixed with Standard and Giant Schnauzers
("standard" and "giant" schnoodles
respectively). The larger schnoodles (like Giant Schnauzers)
are complex and active dogs not suitable for everyone.
Temperament: The schnoodle mixes the intellect of
the Poodle with the companionship and devotion of the
Schnauzer. Schnoodles are very astute. They may, for example,
react very strongly when the owner simply glances to the floor
for his or her shoes, or the sound of the clanking of car
keys; the dog knows that this can be a precursor to the owner
leaving the home on some errand. This intelligence (which can
range from introspective and analytical, to raw and
instinctual depending on the specific dog), coupled with the
terrier desire to please the owner, makes most schnoodles
easily trainable.
Schnoodles are excellent companion animals for home or
apartment dwellers. They are very smart animals and enjoy
having the opportunity to use their intelligence by learning
tricks, playing games and participating in agility training.
Schnoodles are very affectionate. They are energetic and
playful, but this energy can be easily tamed through throwing
a ball or going for a walk. Schnoodles are known for the
"Schnoodle zoom" or "Schnoodle 500",
wherein they run around the perimeter of rooms at very high
speeds. Schnoodles can be very athletic and make good
companions for runners looking for a smaller dog, but they do
not require running miles a day to keep them calm.
It is very important to start early socialization with both
people and other dogs as each the Poodle and the Schnauzer can
develop traits of shyness or aggressiveness if they are not
exposed to other animals and people while they are young. In
particular, Schnoodles can become very territorial and
distrusting of other dogs. Joining a puppy class or creating
an environment where the Schnoodle can develop trust in others
will ensure a very sociable pet.
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