Dog breed guide
Standard Schnauzer
Dogs NSW describes the Schnauzer as highly intelligent, quick to learn tricks and a people dog that wants to be part of the family. The harsh wiry coat needs weekly grooming and is usually clipped for non-show dogs. A house with a garden and about 40 minutes of exercise a day is recommended.
Also searched as Schnauzer.
Standard Schnauzer at a glance
- Adult weight, male
- 18 to 23 kg
- Adult weight, female
- 16 to 20 kg
- Size
- Medium, 10 to 25 kg
- Height
- 46 to 48 cm
- Lifespan
- 9 to 14 years
- Coat
- harsh, wiry and short enough for smartness, with a dense undercoat
Ratings
Petboost editorial ratings from 1 to 5, drawn from the breed standard text under Sources. A breed with no basis in the sources for a rating shows none.
- Grooming effort
- Energy
- Trainability
- Suits an apartment
5 means it needs the most grooming
5 means it needs a lot of exercise
5 means it learns quickly and eagerly
5 means it copes best in a small home
Comparisons
Next steps
- Find a local groomer or daycarePet businesses near you that take bookings online.
- Check a Standard Schnauzer puppy's weightWhere a puppy sits against the breed's adult range.
- Dog age in human yearsFrom a formula, not the seven-to-one rule.
Sources
- Petboost breed reference data, adult weight ranges (breed list snapshot).
- Dogs NSW, Schnauzer, https://www.dogsnsw.org.au/breeds/browse-all-breeds/schnauzer/, read 5 Oct 2026
- Dogs Australia, Schnauzer Breed Standard, https://dogsaustralia.org.au/members/breeds/breed-standards/Schnauzer, read 5 Oct 2026
- Royal Kennel Club, Schnauzer, https://www.royalkennelclub.com/search/breeds-a-to-z/breeds/utility/schnauzer/, read 5 Oct 2026
General information about the breed, not veterinary advice. Speak with your vet about your own pet.