How long does a Australian Shepherd Schnauzer Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the Schnauzer (12–15 years).

Is a Australian Shepherd Schnauzer Mix easy to train?

Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Australian Shepherd Schnauzer Mix

A Australian Shepherd Schnauzer mix is a cross between a Australian Shepherd and a Schnauzer. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–40 lb and live 12–15 years.

Australian Shepherd, a purebred dog — Australian ShepherdPhoto: Christoph Aeschlimann, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Schnauzer, a purebred dog — SchnauzerPhoto: Zorik07, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight25–40 lbcan be 11–65 lb

Height15–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Australian Shepherd Schnauzer Mix get?

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

The mix25–40 lb

Schnauzer11–20 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Australian Shepherd Schnauzer Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 15–18 inches at the shoulder, against 18–23 in for the Australian Shepherd and 12–14 in for the Schnauzer. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

Figures are for the Miniature Schnauzer, the size most mixes come from.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to moderate

Schnauzer has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

High

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Very high

The Australian Shepherd rates very high and the Schnauzer very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Australian Shepherd is usually described as smart, work-oriented, exuberant. The Schnauzer as friendly, smart, obedient. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Australian Shepherd vs Schnauzer vs the mix

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Australian Shepherd Schnauzer Mix	Schnauzer
Weight	40–65 lb	25–40 lb	11–20 lb
Height	18–23 in	15–18 in	12–14 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	12–15 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	moderate	very low to moderate	very low
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Terrier

Questions about the Australian Shepherd Schnauzer Mix

How big does a Australian Shepherd Schnauzer Mix get?: Most grow to 25–40 pounds and 15–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 11–65 pounds.
How long does a Australian Shepherd Schnauzer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the Schnauzer (12–15 years).
Does a Australian Shepherd Schnauzer Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to moderate. Schnauzer has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Australian Shepherd Schnauzer Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Australian Shepherd mixes

Other Schnauzer mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.