I just got a new puppy. He is a schnauzer/lab mix, 12wks old. I haven't ever seen that type of mix before and right now he mostly looks lab and has big paws. Is it likely that as he grows he will take on more schnauzer attributes? I am hoping that he will since schnauzers are my favorite breed. More elaborately put, can his coat change from straight to curly or from short haired to long?

and with that how big should I expect him to grow? I'm not for sure the size of the schnauzer parent but I am assuming it was a medium sized dog.

shazamataz

Yes, getting a mixed dog is basically like a lottery. It may inherit the labs coat or it may inherit the schnauzer coat, you have no way of knowing.

lorbeth

Sariss, Thank you! Lorbeth

Sariss

You're welcome. If you want a nonshedding dog, your best bet is to look into a purebred, so you know that is what you will get. Alternately, you can think about adopting an older mixed breed, as by then you will know how much it sheds.

doreen1562

I have a Lab/ Schnauzer mix named Chewy- we rescued him from a shelter. His fur was very much like a Lab's when I brought him home at 2 1/2 (18lbs) months old. He has a schauzer face with those cute Lab eyes- and a little grey goatie--- Now he's 4 (32 lbs) months old and his fur is changing- it's gettin course and wavy- He's adorable, very smart- He's even brought us his leash to us to go outside. But overly energetic- more than any puppy we've ever had. Oh, and the vet and groomer are guessing that he'll be between 65-80 lbs- (he has huge paws.)