How long does a Lab Schnauzer Mix live?

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

Is a Lab 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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Lab Schnauzer Mix

A Lab Schnauzer mix is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Schnauzer. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 35–50 lb and live 11–14 years.

Labrador Retriever, a purebred dog — Labrador RetrieverPhoto: SixtyWeb, 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.

Weight35–50 lbcan be 11–80 lb

Height17–19 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Lab Schnauzer Mix get?

Labrador Retriever55–80 lb

The mix35–50 lb

Schnauzer11–20 lb

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

Height runs 17–19 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24.5 in for the Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever rates very 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 Labrador Retriever is usually described as friendly, active, 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.

Lab vs Schnauzer vs the mix

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Lab Schnauzer Mix	Schnauzer
Weight	55–80 lb	35–50 lb	11–20 lb
Height	21.5–24.5 in	17–19 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	Sporting	mixed	Terrier

Questions about the Lab Schnauzer Mix

How big does a Lab Schnauzer Mix get?: Most grow to 35–50 pounds and 17–19 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 11–80 pounds.
How long does a Lab Schnauzer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Schnauzer (12–15 years).
Does a Lab 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 Lab 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 Lab mixes

Other Schnauzer mixes

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