Schnoodle Grooming

Schnoodles are medium-maintenance dogs when it comes to grooming. Their coats grow non-stop, shed little and are basically hypoallergenic. While you can trim your Schnoodle's coat to keep it looking good as well as free of debris, you would do best to go to the groomer about 4-6 times annually for a total cut, care and check-up.

Brushing should be done a few times weekly, and close attention should be paid to teeth (brush them at least once a week), nails (have a groomer clip them if you are unsure how to do this, as there are nerve endings partway into the nails), eyes and ears (for excess fluid and unpleasant odors) and skin (for rashes, cuts and other problems).

On this page you will find more specific information regarding the various care, grooming and maintenance of your cute little Schnoodle!

As a Schnoodle's coat will grow constantly and shed very little (if at all), constant trimming and frequent cuts are required so as to keep the coat from getting tangled and messy. They can get their first cut at about 12 weeks old, and it's best to do this so they get comfortable with the frequent trimming and grooming that they'll need throughout their life to keep their coat clean, free of matting and looking good!

While the occasional trip to the groomer a few times a year is strongly recommended, Schnoodle grooming "how to's" are not difficult to learn or perform. Bathing needs only to be done when the coat is dirty. It's very important to keep their eyes visible, their "beard"clean (if it's a Schnauzer cut) and their rear area free of debris and carefully trimmed too.

Schnoodles will need their coats brushed regularly (3-4 times per week, if not daily) to keep them looking their best, and to avoid the development of tangles or mats.

The best brush for Schnoodle dogs is a small to medium slicker brush. This brush has fine teeth that reach down into the undercoat to remove any dead hairs that may otherwise get tangled with the outer coat. A greyhound comb, used for helping undo any tangles that do appear, will be good to have on hand as well.

How to brush a Schnoodle: first wet the coat with water mist from a spray bottle (with a bit of de-tangling solution mixed in, if desired). Then starting at the shoulders, go through the coat section by section with the brush, moving in the direction of hair growth. If you encounter a tangle, first try working it out with your fingers, then if needed continue working through it with the end teeth of the greyhound comb.

Schnoodles are produced by cross-breeding a Schnauzer with a Poodle, and the two coat styles of the parent breeds are very different. Schnoodle haircut and grooming styles are often dictated by what type of coat they possess. An F1 Schnoodle will most likely have a coat that's wavy with soft hair and should stay like that their entire life. If you have an F2 Schnoodle, however, it's basically a fifty-fifty chance that she'll get either the wiry coat of her Schnauzer parent or the curly coat of her Poodle parent. Multi-generational Schnoodles (F3 and beyond) tend to have the wavy coat.

Most Schnoodle haircuts look best with a Schnauzer cut which is best defined by the square-head look and a distinct "beard," but there are those owners who prefer the Teddy Bear cut which is basically a slightly longer but very even cut all over and a rounded face to lend the dog an irresistible look! And then there are those who mix the two looks regarding the beard and short-cut ears (so they remain standing and pointed), or try a Yorkie cut (pointy ears on top of a very short cut with a somewhat medium face-trim that makes the body appear tiny and the head look huge) and still others who experiment freestyle and post Schnoodle haircut pictures to Pinterest with their results.