Standard Schnoodle

The Schnoodle is a fairly new hybrid dog. He is likely the result of an interest during the 1980s regarding Poodle crosses. Breeders wanted to capture the low-shedding and low-dander characteristics of the Poodle that made the dog hypoallergenic. They also wanted a loyal family dog. The Schnoodle has a rather strong following, and he is often more well-known that other hybrid dogs. There are no current breed clubs for the Schnoodle, nor are there any breed standards. Some breeders still interbreed the Standard Schnauzer to a Poodle to achieve the Schnoodle, other breeders have begun breeding two Schnoodles to maintain the positive characteristics of the hybrid breed. Some breeders may mate a variation of each of the three parent breeds - each parent breed has a miniature and standard size variation. Those who want a smaller Schnoodle have bred the miniature versions of each breed to achieve this. Some have bred the toy versions of each breed to achieve an even smaller version of the Schnoodle. A farm dog from Germany, the Standard Schnauzer entered the United States and was accepted into the American Kennel Club in 1904. The Poodle, also of German origin, was an excellent water retriever, truffle discoverer and companion who was added to the roster of the AKC in 1888.