How long does a Doberman Schnauzer Mix live?

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

Is a Doberman 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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Doberman Schnauzer Mix

A Doberman Schnauzer mix is a cross between a Doberman and a Schnauzer. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 35–60 lb and live 11–14 years.

Doberman, a purebred dog — DobermanPhoto: Fran Hogan, CC BY 2.5, 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.

Weight35–60 lbcan be 11–100 lb

Height18–21 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Doberman Schnauzer Mix get?

Doberman60–100 lb

The mix35–60 lb

Schnauzer11–20 lb

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

Height runs 18–21 inches at the shoulder, against 24–28 in for the Doberman 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 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 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 Doberman rates very high and the Schnauzer very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Doberman is usually described as loyal, fearless, alert. 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.

Doberman vs Schnauzer vs the mix

Trait	Doberman	Doberman Schnauzer Mix	Schnauzer
Weight	60–100 lb	35–60 lb	11–20 lb
Height	24–28 in	18–21 in	12–14 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	11–14 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	high	very low to high	very low
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Terrier

Questions about the Doberman Schnauzer Mix

How big does a Doberman Schnauzer Mix get?: Most grow to 35–60 pounds and 18–21 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 11–100 pounds.
How long does a Doberman Schnauzer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Doberman (10–12 years) and the Schnauzer (12–15 years).
Does a Doberman 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 Doberman 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 Doberman mixes

Other Schnauzer mixes

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