How long does a Great Dane Schnauzer Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Schnauzer (12–15 years).

Is a Great Dane 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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Great Dane Schnauzer Mix

A Great Dane Schnauzer mix is a cross between a Great Dane and a Schnauzer. Most grow into large dogs of 60–100 lb and live 10–12 years.

Great Dane, a purebred dog — Great DanePhoto: Markovade.pero, CC BY-SA 3.0 rs, 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.

Weight60–100 lbcan be 11–175 lb

Height20–23 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Great Dane Schnauzer Mix get?

Great Dane110–175 lb

The mix60–100 lb

Schnauzer11–20 lb

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

Height runs 20–23 inches at the shoulder, against 28–32 in for the Great Dane 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 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

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

Moderate to very high

The Great Dane rates moderate 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 Great Dane is usually described as friendly, patient, dependable. 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.

Great Dane vs Schnauzer vs the mix

Trait	Great Dane	Great Dane Schnauzer Mix	Schnauzer
Weight	110–175 lb	60–100 lb	11–20 lb
Height	28–32 in	20–23 in	12–14 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	10–12 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	moderate	very low to moderate	very low
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Terrier

Questions about the Great Dane Schnauzer Mix

How big does a Great Dane Schnauzer Mix get?: Most grow to 60–100 pounds and 20–23 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 11–175 pounds.
How long does a Great Dane Schnauzer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Schnauzer (12–15 years).
Does a Great Dane 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 Great Dane 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 Great Dane mixes

Other Schnauzer mixes

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