How long does a Rottweiler Schnauzer Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Rottweiler (9–10 years) and the Schnauzer (12–15 years).

Is a Rottweiler 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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Rottweiler Schnauzer Mix

A Rottweiler Schnauzer mix is a cross between a Rottweiler and a Schnauzer. Most grow into large dogs of 45–80 lb and live 10–12 years.

Rottweiler, a purebred dog — RottweilerPhoto: Томасина, 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.

Weight45–80 lbcan be 11–135 lb

Height17–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Rottweiler Schnauzer Mix get?

Rottweiler80–135 lb

The mix45–80 lb

Schnauzer11–20 lb

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

Height runs 17–20 inches at the shoulder, against 22–27 in for the Rottweiler 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

Moderate

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Moderate to very high

The Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler is usually described as loyal, loving, confident guardian. 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.

Rottweiler vs Schnauzer vs the mix

Trait	Rottweiler	Rottweiler Schnauzer Mix	Schnauzer
Weight	80–135 lb	45–80 lb	11–20 lb
Height	22–27 in	17–20 in	12–14 in
Lifespan	9–10 yr	10–12 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	moderate	very low to moderate	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Terrier

Questions about the Rottweiler Schnauzer Mix

How big does a Rottweiler Schnauzer Mix get?: Most grow to 45–80 pounds and 17–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 11–135 pounds.
How long does a Rottweiler Schnauzer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Rottweiler (9–10 years) and the Schnauzer (12–15 years).
Does a Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler mixes

Other Schnauzer mixes

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