How long does a Schnauzer Havanese Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Schnauzer (12–15 years) and the Havanese (14–16 years).

Is a Schnauzer Havanese Mix easy to train?

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

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Schnauzer Havanese Mix

A Schnauzer Havanese mix is a cross between a Schnauzer and a Havanese. Most grow into small dogs of 9–16 lb and live 13–16 years.

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

Havanese, a purebred dog — HavanesePhoto: QHuge, CC BY 4.0, source

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

Weight9–16 lbcan be 7–20 lb

Height10–13 inat the shoulder

Lifespan13–16 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Schnauzer Havanese Mix get?

Schnauzer11–20 lb

The mix9–16 lb

Havanese7–13 lb

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

Height runs 10–13 inches at the shoulder, against 12–14 in for the Schnauzer and 8.5–11.5 in for the Havanese.

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

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

Schnauzer and Havanese 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

Very high

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

Grooming

Moderate to very high

Expect regular brushing and professional grooming every few weeks.

Temperament

The Schnauzer is usually described as friendly, smart, obedient. The Havanese as intelligent, outgoing, funny. 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 Havanese vs the mix

Trait	Schnauzer	Schnauzer Havanese Mix	Havanese
Weight	11–20 lb	9–16 lb	7–13 lb
Height	12–14 in	10–13 in	8.5–11.5 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	13–16 yr	14–16 yr
Shedding	very low	low	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Terrier	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Schnauzer Havanese Mix

How big does a Schnauzer Havanese Mix get?: Most grow to 9–16 pounds and 10–13 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 7–20 pounds.
How long does a Schnauzer Havanese Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Schnauzer (12–15 years) and the Havanese (14–16 years).
Does a Schnauzer Havanese Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Schnauzer and Havanese 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 Havanese Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Schnauzer mixes

Other Havanese mixes

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