What is a TeddyBear Schnoodle?

• A  Schnoodle is a hybrid created by pairing a Schnauzer and a Poodle. A TeddyBear Schnoodle is the strategic combination of a female with a particular look bred to a male with a particular look to produce pups with a Plush Teddybear appearance and a wonderful, family focused temperament. 
  

The Schnoodle ranges in size from small to large, depending on the size of the 

Poodle and the Schnauzer that are crossed. Schnoodles can also

 be bred back to a poodle to create more color options as Schnauzers 

only come in limited colors.

                                                  Personality Traits

 The Schnoodle is a very smart and family focused dog that has gained

 popularity due to the fact that they are totally non-shedding

 and allergy friendly. Many families that were unable to have a

 dog can have a schnoodle. Schnoodles are very family oriented and may not

 immediatelyenamored with visitors, but once they receive the cue

 from their family that a visitor is accepted, they

 become fast friends. With adequate exercise, they do well in most environments.

 Schnoodles do best when housed within a home environment as they thrive

 when they are in the company of their families. Schnoodles are very

 versatile working dogs. They have achieved success as guide

 dogs, service dogs, therapy dogs, and sniffer dogs (one study

 tested their success at sniffing out peanuts in foods for owners with nut

 allergies).

Schnoodles are very easy to train and learn quickly. Poodles are one of the

 smartest breeds and the Giant Schnauzer has been

 used for many years for Search and Rescue

 work due to their high intelligence level. The Moms in my program have

 produced therapy dogs for many different

 needs such as children with Autism or adults with PTSD

 among others. They have not been known to have any 

aggressive traits, but they do need proper socialization

 to avoid any shyness or fearfulness just as any other dog would.

 Schnoodles also need daily contact with their owners;

 they will suffer from separation anxiety if they are left alone for too long.

TeddyBear Schnoodles come in 3 sizes

they are:

• Small-Usually 12-18 pounds as adults 
• Medium- Generally 25-45 pounds as adults
• -Great family dog/ laid back/ generally non-vocal, Non-sheddiing.
• (Hope Springs no longer offers this size)
  
• Large- Generally over 50 pounds as adults. Very Smart and easily trained.
• Generally not very vocal. Non-Shedding. Make excellent Therapy / Service dogs.
• (Hope Springs no longer offers this size)                                                                                                                    
  

Schnoodles are considered to be non-shedders due to the fact that neither

 parent sheds, and may be a very good match for people

 with allergies. They do require weekly or bi-weekly brushing,

 and many owners opt to have them clipped for easier care.  

Coat types are:

• Straighter-More Schnauzer
  
• Looser Wavy Coat (Slight Curl/ Shaggy look)
  
• Curlier more Fleecy / Plush coat