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.

Altenweg

When you're dealing with a mixed dog, the sky's the limit.

I have a lab/border collie mix that is at least twice the size of both of his parents. His father was a purebed border collie and his mother was a collie/lab mix, but my dog looks exactly like a lab, not one bit of a border collie trait.

You'll just have to wait and see.

Congrats on your new family member.

kellyreaves

Hi! I also have a black lab/schnauzer boy. He's one year old now. When I got him, he was 2 months... 15 pds... looked kinda like a weird lab/sad clown.
Now he is 60 pounds and he's pretty schnauzery. Pretty long-haired... grey beard... black body. Check out pictures of him on my flickr site... my flickr username is kellyreaves.

Silverfoxkit

With mix breeds you can's ever be certain how they are going to turn out. Schnauzers can come in a variety or sizes from miniature to giant, so there really isn't a way to determine about how big he may or may not get.

ferkel

Hi! We have a lab schnauzer mix as well. She is now 1 year old and 42 pounds. When we bought her, we left her little gray-faced brother behind. Kellyreaves, you did not by any chance get your dog from a woman living in the chicago suburbs did you?

kellyreaves

ferkel- I did! You must have his sister! Do you have pictures? I've been so curious!

ferkel

Here you go:

Jens Conzen's Photos | Facebook

GJbean

Where did you all get your lab/schnauzers? I would like to get one too!

shazamataz

GJBean, just curious as to why you want this particular mix?

Are you aware that no two cross bred dogs turn out the same?

My mother in law has a maltesexsilky terrier and she is a tiny little grey dog that is timid, my aunt in law ons her sister and she is a medium sized cream colored dog that is hyperactive.

Cross breds are completely unpredictable in appearance and temperament. Again I urge you to buy a dog from a reputable breeder (which means purebred and registered with the AKC!)
Or save a dog/puppy from being put to death at a shelter. There are many loving wonderful dogs looking for homes.

Sumewhereintime

Save your preaching. What makes you think they did not check a rescue?
This is for answering and questioning. Not for you to make judgements and stick your opinion out there WHEN NOONE ASKED FOR IT.