How long does a Boxer Schnauzer Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the Schnauzer (12–15 years).

Is a Boxer 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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Boxer Schnauzer Mix

A Boxer Schnauzer mix is a cross between a Boxer and a Schnauzer. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–50 lb and live 11–14 years.

Boxer, a purebred dog — BoxerPhoto: Flickr user boxercab, 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.

Weight30–50 lbcan be 11–80 lb

Height17–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Boxer Schnauzer Mix get?

Boxer50–80 lb

The mix30–50 lb

Schnauzer11–20 lb

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

Height runs 17–20 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–25 in for the Boxer 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

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

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 Boxer rates 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 Boxer is usually described as bright, fun-loving, active. 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.

Boxer vs Schnauzer vs the mix

Trait	Boxer	Boxer Schnauzer Mix	Schnauzer
Weight	50–80 lb	30–50 lb	11–20 lb
Height	21.5–25 in	17–20 in	12–14 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	11–14 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	low	low	very low
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Terrier

Questions about the Boxer Schnauzer Mix

How big does a Boxer Schnauzer Mix get?: Most grow to 30–50 pounds and 17–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 11–80 pounds.
How long does a Boxer Schnauzer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the Schnauzer (12–15 years).
Does a Boxer Schnauzer Mix shed?: Shedding is 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 Boxer 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 Boxer mixes

Other Schnauzer mixes

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