How long does a Schnauzer Dalmatian Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Schnauzer (12–15 years) and the Dalmatian (11–13 years).

Is a Schnauzer Dalmatian 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 Dalmatian Mix

A Schnauzer Dalmatian mix is a cross between a Schnauzer and a Dalmatian. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–45 lb and live 12–14 years.

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

Dalmatian, a purebred dog — DalmatianPhoto: Desaix83, d'après le travail de Le dalmatien, 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.

Weight30–45 lbcan be 11–70 lb

Height16–19 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Schnauzer Dalmatian Mix get?

Schnauzer11–20 lb

The mix30–45 lb

Dalmatian45–70 lb

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

Height runs 16–19 inches at the shoulder, against 12–14 in for the Schnauzer and 19–24 in for the Dalmatian. 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 very 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

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

Moderate to very high

The Schnauzer rates very high and the Dalmatian moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Schnauzer is usually described as friendly, smart, obedient. The Dalmatian as dignified, smart, outgoing. 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 Dalmatian vs the mix

Trait	Schnauzer	Schnauzer Dalmatian Mix	Dalmatian
Weight	11–20 lb	30–45 lb	45–70 lb
Height	12–14 in	16–19 in	19–24 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	12–14 yr	11–13 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to very high	very high
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Terrier	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Schnauzer Dalmatian Mix

How big does a Schnauzer Dalmatian Mix get?: Most grow to 30–45 pounds and 16–19 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 11–70 pounds.
How long does a Schnauzer Dalmatian Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Schnauzer (12–15 years) and the Dalmatian (11–13 years).
Does a Schnauzer Dalmatian Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to very 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 Dalmatian 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 Dalmatian mixes

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