How long does a Standard Schnauzer live?

The listed lifespan for a Standard Schnauzer is 13–16 years.

How tall is a Standard Schnauzer?

The listed height for a Standard Schnauzer is 18.5–19.5 in (male), 17.5–18.5 in (female).

Is a Standard Schnauzer good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Standard Schnauzer is 5 out of 5.

What is the energy level of a Standard Schnauzer?

The AKC energy score for a Standard Schnauzer is 3 out of 5.

Working Group

Standard Schnauzer

Standard Schnauzer is a medium dog in the Working Group. Adult weight is 35–50 lb (male), 30–45 lb (female), height is 18.5–19.5 in (male), 17.5–18.5 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 13–16 years. AKC describes the temperament as Fearless, Smart, Spirited.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Lifespan13–16 years

Weight35–50 lb (male), 30–45 lb (female)

SizeMedium GroupWorking Group

Height

18.5–19.5 in (male), 17.5–18.5 in (female)

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

1 / 5

Grooming

3 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 59 single-size medium breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 14.5 years is about 1.2 years longer than the 13.3-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 40 lb is about 5.9 lb heavier than the 34.1 lb average for those medium breeds.

The listed origin is Germany. The coat is described as double, wiry, medium. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.7 points below the group average of 3.7 for the Working Group. Shedding scores 1 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 3 out of 5. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 93 in 2025.

AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Ophthalmologist Evaluation, and Dilated Cardiomyopathy (Schnauzer) (DCM) - DNA Test. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

Frequently asked

Questions from the breed record

The verified adult weight for a Standard Schnauzer is 35–50 lb (male), 30–45 lb (female).

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