How long does a Yorkie Schnauzer Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years) and the Schnauzer (12–15 years).

Is a Yorkie Schnauzer 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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Yorkie Schnauzer Mix

A Yorkie Schnauzer mix is a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier and a Schnauzer. Most grow into small dogs of 8–14 lb and live 12–15 years.

Yorkshire Terrier, a purebred dog — Yorkshire TerrierPhoto: Gandalfelrojo2, 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.

Weight8–14 lbcan be 4–20 lb

Height10–11 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Yorkie Schnauzer Mix get?

Yorkshire Terrier4–7 lb

The mix8–14 lb

Schnauzer11–20 lb

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

Height runs 10–11 inches at the shoulder, against 7–8 in for the Yorkshire Terrier and 12–14 in for the Schnauzer.

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

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low

Yorkshire Terrier and Schnauzer 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 low to very high

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

Grooming

Very high

Expect regular brushing and professional grooming every few weeks.

Temperament

The Yorkshire Terrier is usually described as affectionate, sprightly, tomboyish. 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.

Yorkie vs Schnauzer vs the mix

Trait	Yorkshire Terrier	Yorkie Schnauzer Mix	Schnauzer
Weight	4–7 lb	8–14 lb	11–20 lb
Height	7–8 in	10–11 in	12–14 in
Lifespan	11–15 yr	12–15 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	very low	very low	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Terrier

Questions about the Yorkie Schnauzer Mix

How big does a Yorkie Schnauzer Mix get?: Most grow to 8–14 pounds and 10–11 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 4–20 pounds.
How long does a Yorkie Schnauzer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years) and the Schnauzer (12–15 years).
Does a Yorkie Schnauzer Mix shed?: Shedding is very low. Yorkshire Terrier and Schnauzer 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 Yorkie Schnauzer 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 Yorkie mixes

Other Schnauzer mixes

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