Schnorgi

15-35 lbs
10-14"
Unknown
Schnauzer
Corgi
Schnorgie, Schornigi, Shcnorgi, Snorgi, Snorgie

Hybrid dogs given the name of Schnorgi are the offspring of a Corgi and a Schnauzer. They are affectionate but stubborn dogs that love to spend time with their owners, whether it be going for a run, playing in the yard or just relaxing. These cute designer dogs are fairly easy to maintain as well, since they have low shedding coats. They can live in any sized home or apartment, as long as they are given enough time to play and get rid of their energy. This breed has few health concerns and has an average lifespan of 12 to 15 years.

purpose Purpose
Companion
history Date of Origin
Unknown
ancestry Ancestry
Schnauzer, Corgi

Schnorgi Health

Average Size
Male Schnorgi size stats
Height: 10-14 inches Weight: 15-35 lbs
Female Schnorgi size stats
Height: 10-14 inches Weight: 15-35 lbs
Major Concerns
  • Glaucoma
  • Hip Dysplasia
Minor Concerns
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Occasional Diagnoses
  • Tumors
Occasional Tests
  • X-Rays
  • Physical Examination
  • Ultrasound
  • Radiographs
  • Ophthalmologic Examination
  • Electroretinogram

Schnorgi Breed History

The Schnorgi is a hybrid dog breed created from cross breeding a Corgi and a Schnauzer. Schnauzers are dogs who originate from Germany, and can be separated into three types based on size; Standard, Miniature and Toy. These dogs got their name from the word Schnauz, meaning muzzle. During the First World War, Schnauzers were given the job of messenger dog, retrievers and vermin hunters, as well as guards for stables and livestock. Around the 20th century, coarse-haired Schnauzers and smooth German Pinschers were sometimes found in the same litter. Eventually the German Pinscher Schnauzer club created a policy to create generations of purely coarse-haired Schnauzers, which set the type for both breeds. Corgis are descendant of the Pomeranian, Keeshond, Schipperkes and Swedish Vallhund. There are two types of Corgi; the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, with the latter being the oldest. The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is thought to be from Cardiganshire, where it was brought by the Celts in 1200 B.C. The Celts were introduced to the Pembroke Welsh Corgis ancestors by Flemish weavers in the 1100s. Both of these Corgi varieties were considered to be the same breed up until 1934, when they were eventually separated into two separate varieties by a show judge. Hunting vermin, driving cattle and guarding farms were all jobs given to the Corgi.

Schnorgi Breed Appearance

The exact appearance of these small designer dogs can be hard to determine, since there are a number of possible combinations. Some dogs will adopt more traits from the Corgi parent, whereas other puppies will look more like the Schnauzer. A common Schnorgi combination is to have the body of a Corgi and the head of a Schnauzer. This means that their body is usually long with short and stubby little legs. Their ears can vary, with some being large and floppy, and others erect. The base color of the Schnorgi is yellow, black, tan or white with whiskers on the chin and ears that can be either black or grey. The texture of the Schnorgi's fur will be wiry like the Schnauzer parent. Other characteristics of this hybrid breed, such as their eyes, muzzle, paws and tail, can be developed from either parent, which gives all the dogs a unique look.

Eye Color Possibilities
blue Schnorgi eyes
Blue
brown Schnorgi eyes
Brown
amber Schnorgi eyes
Amber
Nose Color Possibilities
black Schnorgi nose
Black
Coat Color Possibilities
gray Schnorgi coat
Gray
fawn Schnorgi coat
Fawn
white Schnorgi coat
White
black Schnorgi coat
Black
Coat Length
coat
Short Medium Long
Coat Density
coat density
pin
Sparse Normal Dense
Coat Texture
coat texture
Schnorgi wiry coat texture
Straight Wiry Wavy Curly Corded

Schnorgi Breed Maintenance

These dogs should be fairly low maintenance, since they do not shed a lot. However, if your Schnorgi puppy has some Schnauzer characteristics in their coat, they may need to be trimmed occasionally. The Schnauzer needs to be brushed daily, thanks to its dense undercoat. They also need to be fully clipped around twice a year. The fur around the eyes and ears will benefit from occasional trimming as well. The Corgi has a simpler grooming routine. They need to be combed, brushed and only bathed when needed. Schnorgis also need to have their teeth brushed daily if possible, or two to three times a week minimum. Doing this will keep the teeth strong and the gums healthy, preventing bad breath and decay. Nails should be clipped once or twice a month, depending on how active the dog is and how quickly the nails wear down on their own. The ears should be wiped clean weekly in order to keep away ear infections.

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Brushes for Schnorgi
Pin Brush
Pin Brush
Comb
Comb
Scissors
Scissors
Nail Clipper
Nail Clipper
Brushing Frequency
fur daily fur weekly fur monthly
Schnorgi requires daily brushing
Daily Weekly Monthly

Schnorgi Temperament

The Schnorgi is a very sweet hybrid that also makes a great family pet since they get along well with kids, although they prefer older children. They are very playful and intelligent dogs that should be a breeze to train. This dog does not usually bark, with the exception of when they are playing. They are very loving dogs that enjoy cuddling and spending time with their owners, and therefore make wonderful companion pets. Overall they are great dogs, although some say that they can be stubborn. For dogs that are known to be stubborn, it is important to clearly display your authority and let them know that you are the top dog, and not them. Begin teaching your dog respect and basic obedience at a young age with positive reinforcement. It is also vital to socialize your pet as a puppy. Introducing them to different environments, people and pets will make sure that they are calm and comfortable in all scenarios as an adult.

Schnorgi Activity Requirements

The Schnorgi will adopt its high energy levels from the Schnauzer and the Corgi. Like the Schnauzer, they will take as much exercise as they can. At minimum, these dogs need a brisk walk or even a jog daily. It is also important to give them some time to play and run free in a safe and enclosed space. Do not overwork puppies, however, since they are still growing and could get hurt easier. These dogs may also be active inside, like the Corgi parent. They should be exercised for around an hour every day. The bare minimum should be 20 minutes per day, although they will most likely need more than that. You should also keep your dog busy mentally, especially if they are very intelligent dogs, with some fun and challenging games.

Activity Level
low activity medium activity high activity
Low Medium High
Rec. Walk Mileage Per Week
8 miles
walk mileage
Minutes of Activity Per Day
60 minutes
activity minutes

Schnorgi Food Consumption

Cups Per Day
1 cups
cup per day cost
Daily Cost
$0.90 - $1.00
food bowls daily cost
Monthly Cost
$25.00 - $30.00
food bag monthly cost

Schnorgi Height & Weight

6 Months
Male Schnorgi size stats at six months
Height: 6.0 inches Weight: 8.0 lbs
Female Schnorgi size stats at six months
Height: 6.0 inches Weight: 8.0 lbs
12 Months
Male Schnorgi size stats at 12 months
Height: 8.0 inches Weight: 14.0 lbs
Female Schnorgi size stats at 12 months
Height: 8.0 inches Weight: 14.0 lbs
18 Months
Male Schnorgi size stats at 18 months
Height: 10.0 inches Weight: 25.0 lbs
Female Schnorgi size stats at 18 months
Height: 10.0 inches Weight: 25.0 lbs

Schnorgi Owner Experiences

Roxy
6 Months
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Run
Tug-of-war
Fetch
Roxy used to be a timid puppy when we got her at 8 weeks old, totally changed into a silly and sassy puppy with a loud voice. She loves everyone and everything and refuses to move until she gets pets from strangers. She has unlimited energy and will play for 3 hours straight if not separated from another dog. She taught herself to wait by the door whenever we put her collar on for a walk. Very food motivated until it sees another dog. She is so friendly with other dogs she doesn't know when other dogs don't want to play with her. I really don't know how I can live without her.
2 years, 6 months ago
Spence
8 Years
2 People
House & Yard
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Friendliness
Energy
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I bought him as he was advertised as a Corgi. Never felt it was accurate. I had a DNA test done. He is 1/2 Corgi (I saw the dam) and they sire was 3/4 Schnauzer and 1/4 poodle. Made perfect sense. Everyone LOVES Spence.
2 years, 9 months ago
Nila
2 Years
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Tug-of-war
Dog Parks
skating
Fetch
Chase
I got Nila when she was 3 months old with no prior training, and Man was it a lot of work training her, but she turned into a great listener and a great dog. Very very smart dog but also very stubborn and if there is not enough enforcement from the humans the dog will do what he/she pleases and get through obstacles and problem solve to get what they want due to a high intelligence level. Other than that, she is extremely friendly, very playful, and loves all other dogs unless she feels threatned by a big dog. She knows a lot of tricks including sit pretty, spin, play dead, speak, and more. This breed is very loyal, and very very attentive, especially to humans and the words we speak; therefore making it easy for them to understand many different words, and always paying attention to what us humans have to say/ or do. She can be crazy during the day, but when it comes time to wind down/ and even parts throughout the day; she is very affectionate and loving and a great lap dog. I highly reccomend this breed, but if the dog is not trained it will be a good ammount of work, but the reward is even better!
3 years ago
Wilson
9 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Playing fetch
Very smart but stubborn at the same time. Energy level is medium. His ears are his best feature, one generally sticks up and he folds the other one back. Grooming is the biggest question-he gets a bath about once a week. I've noticed more shedding lately so we have increased the brushing. Curious if anyone ekse has had theirs trimmed?
3 years, 1 month ago
Jaysen
2 Years
4 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
He is very good although he can be territorial.
6 years, 11 months ago
Bruno
7 Years
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Loves his siblings (younger min pin/daushaund mix, Staffordshire terrier and 20 week old kitten)
6 years, 1 month ago
Petit
6 Months
1 People
Apartment
Health
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Friendliness
Energy
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Pastimes
Just love her she's so pretty and smart, friendly, the perfect first dog.
5 years, 11 months ago
Gnarly
1 Year
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
It's only been a month, but it's been a very rewarding month! My wife and I cant believe we got so lucky finding him!
5 years, 7 months ago
Skyler
3 Years
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Very loyal, I rescued him from a shelter. He can be mean towards strangers. When I rescued him, he was heartworm positive, but treatment is going well and is doing much better. Very healthy hefty breed.
5 years, 6 months ago
Luna
10 Years
4 People
House & Yard
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Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
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She is the sweetest most loving loyal dog we have ever owned. She loves to play and complains when we are gone for too long.
5 years, 2 months ago
Daisuke
8 Years
6 People
House & Yard
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Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Daisuke is a loving boy, he has been easy to teach as he loves to please. HE is smart and kind. He hates baths. He gets along with our cat and he wants to be with his family at all times. Having a schnorgi is awesome!
4 years, 11 months ago
Ginger
8 Weeks
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Playing
so she has learned to go up the stairs to get on the bed in less that 2 days.
4 years, 8 months ago
Shadow
3 Months
4 People
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Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
We got her three days ago from a shelter. Got friendly with everyone in just about a day. Already potty trained and a joy to play with!
4 years, 6 months ago
Caviar
5 Months
3 People
Condo
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Cuddling
Car rides
Very sweet but has a crazy side where he runs like a wild banshee.
3 years, 11 months ago
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