How long does a Bulldog Schnauzer Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the English Bulldog (8–10 years) and the Schnauzer (12–15 years).

Is a Bulldog Schnauzer Mix easy to train?

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

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Bulldog Schnauzer Mix

A Bulldog Schnauzer mix is a cross between a English Bulldog and a Schnauzer. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–35 lb and live 10–12 years.

English Bulldog, a purebred dog — English BulldogPhoto: Pleple2000, 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.

Weight25–35 lbcan be 11–50 lb

Height13–14 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Bulldog Schnauzer Mix get?

English Bulldog40–50 lb

The mix25–35 lb

Schnauzer11–20 lb

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

Height runs 13–14 inches at the shoulder, against 14–15 in for the English Bulldog 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 high

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

Moderate to very high

The English Bulldog rates moderate 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 English Bulldog is usually described as friendly, courageous, calm. 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.

Bulldog vs Schnauzer vs the mix

Trait	English Bulldog	Bulldog Schnauzer Mix	Schnauzer
Weight	40–50 lb	25–35 lb	11–20 lb
Height	14–15 in	13–14 in	12–14 in
Lifespan	8–10 yr	10–12 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	high	very low to high	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Terrier

Questions about the Bulldog Schnauzer Mix

How big does a Bulldog Schnauzer Mix get?: Most grow to 25–35 pounds and 13–14 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 11–50 pounds.
How long does a Bulldog Schnauzer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the English Bulldog (8–10 years) and the Schnauzer (12–15 years).
Does a Bulldog Schnauzer Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to high. 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 Bulldog Schnauzer Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Bulldog mixes

Other Schnauzer mixes

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