How long does a Border Collie Schnauzer Mix live?

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

Is a Border Collie 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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Border Collie Schnauzer Mix

A Border Collie Schnauzer mix is a cross between a Border Collie and a Schnauzer. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 20–40 lb and live 12–15 years.

Border Collie, a purebred dog — Border ColliePhoto: Horacio Cambeiro, CC BY-SA 4.0, 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.

Weight20–40 lbcan be 11–55 lb

Height15–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Border Collie Schnauzer Mix get?

Border Collie30–55 lb

The mix20–40 lb

Schnauzer11–20 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Border Collie 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 18–22 in for the Border Collie and 12–14 in for the Schnauzer.

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

Moderate to very 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 Border Collie rates very high and the Schnauzer very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate to very high

Expect regular brushing and professional grooming every few weeks.

Temperament

The Border Collie is usually described as affectionate, smart, energetic. 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.

Border Collie vs Schnauzer vs the mix

Trait	Border Collie	Border Collie Schnauzer Mix	Schnauzer
Weight	30–55 lb	20–40 lb	11–20 lb
Height	18–22 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	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Terrier

Questions about the Border Collie Schnauzer Mix

How big does a Border Collie Schnauzer Mix get?: Most grow to 20–40 pounds and 15–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 11–55 pounds.
How long does a Border Collie Schnauzer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the Schnauzer (12–15 years).
Does a Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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 Border Collie mixes

Other Schnauzer mixes

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