How long does a Schnauzer Bichon Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 13–15 years, the midpoint of the Schnauzer (12–15 years) and the Bichon Frise (14–15 years).

Is a Schnauzer Bichon 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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Schnauzer Bichon Mix

A Schnauzer Bichon mix is a cross between a Schnauzer and a Bichon Frise. Most grow into small dogs of 12–19 lb and live 13–15 years.

Schnauzer, a purebred dog — SchnauzerPhoto: Zorik07, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Bichon Frise, a purebred dog — Bichon FrisePhoto: Heike Andres, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, 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

Height11–13 inat the shoulder

Lifespan13–15 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Schnauzer Bichon Mix get?

Schnauzer11–20 lb

The mix12–19 lb

Bichon Frise12–18 lb

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

Height runs 11–13 inches at the shoulder, against 12–14 in for the Schnauzer and 9.5–11.5 in for the Bichon Frise.

Figures are for the Miniature Schnauzer, the size most mixes come from.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low

Schnauzer and Bichon Frise have 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 Schnauzer rates very high and the Bichon Frise moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very high

Expect regular brushing and professional grooming every few weeks.

Temperament

The Schnauzer is usually described as friendly, smart, obedient. The Bichon Frise as playful, curious, peppy. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Schnauzer vs Bichon vs the mix

Trait	Schnauzer	Schnauzer Bichon Mix	Bichon Frise
Weight	11–20 lb	12–19 lb	12–18 lb
Height	12–14 in	11–13 in	9.5–11.5 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	13–15 yr	14–15 yr
Shedding	very low	very low	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Terrier	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Schnauzer Bichon Mix

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

Other Bichon mixes

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