How long does a Boston Terrier Schnauzer Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Boston Terrier (11–13 years) and the Schnauzer (12–15 years).

Is a Boston Terrier 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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Boston Terrier Schnauzer Mix

A Boston Terrier Schnauzer mix is a cross between a Boston Terrier and a Schnauzer. Most grow into small dogs of 12–22 lb and live 12–14 years.

Boston Terrier, a purebred dog — Boston TerrierPhoto: Svenska Mässan from Sweden, CC BY 2.0, 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.

Weight12–22 lbcan be 11–25 lb

Height14–16 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Boston Terrier Schnauzer Mix get?

Boston Terrier12–25 lb

The mix12–22 lb

Schnauzer11–20 lb

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

Height runs 14–16 inches at the shoulder, against 15–17 in for the Boston Terrier 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

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

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Very high

The Boston Terrier 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 Boston Terrier is usually described as friendly, bright, amusing. 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.

Boston Terrier vs Schnauzer vs the mix

Trait	Boston Terrier	Boston Terrier Schnauzer Mix	Schnauzer
Weight	12–25 lb	12–22 lb	11–20 lb
Height	15–17 in	14–16 in	12–14 in
Lifespan	11–13 yr	12–14 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	very low	very low	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Terrier

Questions about the Boston Terrier Schnauzer Mix

How big does a Boston Terrier Schnauzer Mix get?: Most grow to 12–22 pounds and 14–16 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 11–25 pounds.
How long does a Boston Terrier Schnauzer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Boston Terrier (11–13 years) and the Schnauzer (12–15 years).
Does a Boston Terrier Schnauzer Mix shed?: Shedding is very low. 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 Boston Terrier 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 Boston Terrier mixes

Other Schnauzer mixes

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