How long does a Pug Schnauzer Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Pug (13–15 years) and the Schnauzer (12–15 years).

Is a Pug 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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Pug Schnauzer Mix

A Pug Schnauzer mix is a cross between a Pug and a Schnauzer. Most grow into small dogs of 12–19 lb and live 12–15 years.

Pug, a purebred dog — PugPhoto: Abuk SABUK, 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.

Weight12–19 lbcan be 11–20 lb

Height11–14 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Pug Schnauzer Mix get?

Pug14–18 lb

The mix12–19 lb

Schnauzer11–20 lb

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

Height runs 11–14 inches at the shoulder, against 10–13 in for the Pug 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 Pug rates moderate 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 Pug is usually described as charming, mischievous, loving. 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.

Pug vs Schnauzer vs the mix

Trait	Pug	Pug Schnauzer Mix	Schnauzer
Weight	14–18 lb	12–19 lb	11–20 lb
Height	10–13 in	11–14 in	12–14 in
Lifespan	13–15 yr	12–15 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	high	very low to high	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Terrier

Questions about the Pug Schnauzer Mix

How big does a Pug Schnauzer Mix get?: Most grow to 12–19 pounds and 11–14 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 11–20 pounds.
How long does a Pug Schnauzer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Pug (13–15 years) and the Schnauzer (12–15 years).
Does a Pug 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 Pug 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 Pug mixes

Other Schnauzer mixes

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