Schnoodle (All Sizes) Puppies For Sale

Schnoodles in both sizes

The Schnoodle crosses a Schnauzer with a Poodle, and this page brings the sizes we carry together in one view.

Two very capable parents

Schnauzers come from Germany, where the standard-sized dogs worked as farm ratters, drovers, and guard dogs. That background produced a breed that is alert, spirited, and opinionated, with a strong watchdog streak and a famously expressive beard and eyebrows.

Poodles were water retrievers and rank among the most trainable dogs anywhere.

Cross them and you get a dog that is clever from both directions, usually low-shedding, and rather more assertive than the average doodle. This is not a passive cross.

What the mix is like to live with

Expect an alert, engaged dog that notices things and mentions them. Schnauzer heritage brings watchfulness and a readiness to bark; Poodle heritage brings the intelligence to work out exactly which sounds are worth barking at, and to escalate accordingly.

Train a settle cue early and reward calm after the first alert rather than trying to suppress the instinct. It works far better than volume.

Both parents are people-focused and both are clever enough to get bored. Give this cross training sessions, puzzle feeders, and something to figure out, and it becomes an easy dog to live with.

Choosing a size

A standard Schnoodle is a medium-to-large dog with a proper daily exercise requirement and a need for leash manners taught early. A mini Schnoodle is the more common choice, fits most households, and carries the same alert temperament in a frame that is easier to manage.

Adult size in a crossbreed varies, so ask us what range to expect for the individual puppy rather than relying on the label.

Coat and that beard

Schnoodle coats run from wavy to curly and generally shed very little. The trade-off is consistent grooming.

Brush three or four times a week, working in sections down to the skin, then comb through. Professional grooming every six to eight weeks. Behind the ears and under the front legs mat first.

If your Schnoodle inherits the Schnauzer’s furnishings, the beard and leg hair need extra attention. Beards collect food and water and benefit from a rinse and a dry after meals; leg furnishings pick up grass and sand. Keep the hair around the eyes trimmed.

Daily activity and socialization

Both sizes want a solid daily walk plus play, and both want mental work. Reward-based training suits them; heavy-handed correction gets you a stubborn dog.

Socialization matters with any watchful cross. A Schnoodle that met plenty of people, dogs, and places while young grows into a confident adult rather than a suspicious one.

Compare them in store

Browse each size on its own if you prefer: standard and mini.

Our Schnoodle puppies come from our licensed breeder network. Come and meet them in Orlando or Nashville, find hours and directions, and ask about financing when you visit.