How long does a Schnauzer Blue Heeler Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Schnauzer (12–15 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).

Is a Schnauzer Blue Heeler Mix easy to train?

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

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Schnauzer Blue Heeler Mix

A Schnauzer Blue Heeler mix is a cross between a Schnauzer and a Blue Heeler. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–35 lb and live 12–16 years.

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

Blue Heeler, a purebred dog — Blue HeelerPhoto: Zingpix, CC BY 3.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight25–35 lbcan be 11–50 lb

Height14–17 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Schnauzer Blue Heeler Mix get?

Schnauzer11–20 lb

The mix25–35 lb

Blue Heeler35–50 lb

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

Height runs 14–17 inches at the shoulder, against 12–14 in for the Schnauzer and 17–20 in for the Blue Heeler.

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 low to very high

The Schnauzer rates very high and the Blue Heeler very low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Schnauzer is usually described as friendly, smart, obedient. The Blue Heeler as alert, curious, pleasant. 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 Blue Heeler vs the mix

Trait	Schnauzer	Schnauzer Blue Heeler Mix	Blue Heeler
Weight	11–20 lb	25–35 lb	35–50 lb
Height	12–14 in	14–17 in	17–20 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	12–16 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Terrier	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Schnauzer Blue Heeler Mix

How big does a Schnauzer Blue Heeler Mix get?: Most grow to 25–35 pounds and 14–17 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 11–50 pounds.
How long does a Schnauzer Blue Heeler Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Schnauzer (12–15 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).
Does a Schnauzer Blue Heeler 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 Schnauzer Blue Heeler Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Schnauzer mixes

Other Blue Heeler mixes

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