How long does a Husky Schnauzer Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Siberian Husky (12–14 years) and the Schnauzer (12–15 years).

Is a Husky Schnauzer Mix easy to train?

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

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Husky Schnauzer Mix

A Husky Schnauzer mix is a cross between a Siberian Husky and a Schnauzer. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–40 lb and live 12–14 years.

Siberian Husky, a purebred dog — Siberian HuskyPhoto: ShonMichaeli, CC BY-SA 4.0, 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.

Weight25–40 lbcan be 11–60 lb

Height16–19 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Husky Schnauzer Mix get?

Siberian Husky35–60 lb

The mix25–40 lb

Schnauzer11–20 lb

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

Height runs 16–19 inches at the shoulder, against 20–23.5 in for the Siberian Husky 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

Low to very high

The Siberian Husky rates low 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 Siberian Husky is usually described as loyal, mischievous, outgoing. 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.

Husky vs Schnauzer vs the mix

Trait	Siberian Husky	Husky Schnauzer Mix	Schnauzer
Weight	35–60 lb	25–40 lb	11–20 lb
Height	20–23.5 in	16–19 in	12–14 in
Lifespan	12–14 yr	12–14 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	moderate	very low to moderate	very low
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Terrier

Questions about the Husky Schnauzer Mix

How big does a Husky Schnauzer Mix get?: Most grow to 25–40 pounds and 16–19 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 11–60 pounds.
How long does a Husky Schnauzer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Siberian Husky (12–14 years) and the Schnauzer (12–15 years).
Does a Husky 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 Husky Schnauzer Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Husky mixes

Other Schnauzer mixes

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