While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Giant Schnoodles are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Pom-Silk is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Alert
Powerful
Intelligent
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Quick
Lively
Joyful
Sociable
Inquisitive
Attentive
Trainable
Extroverted

Giant Schnoodles shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Pom-Silks are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Giant Schnoodles are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Pom-Silks aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

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Standard Poodle and Giant Schnauzer

Silky Terrier and Pomeranian

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Black
Silver
White

Red
Brown
Fawn
Sable
Brindle
Blue
White
Black

Giant Schnoodles have medium-length coats.

Pom-Silks are known for their coat length.

Wavy

Straight

A Giant Schnoodle can have a litter of 5-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Pom-Silk can have a litter of 3-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Giant Schnoodles typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Pom-Silk breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Cobalamin Malabsorption
Sebaceous Adentitis

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Heart Diseases and Disorders

Entropion
Chronic Anemia
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Corneal Dystrophy

Allergies
Eye Infections
Skin Infections

Hip
Thyroid Tests
Eye Examination
Blood Tests and Analysis
Heart Analysis

Liver Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram
Full Physical Examination
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination
Biochemical Profile Tests
Skin Scrapings and Biopsies
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Blood Glucose Level Testing

Giant Schnoodle has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Pom-Silk has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Giant Schnoodles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Pom-Silks have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Treats, Swimming, Fetch, Bath time, Car rides, Walks, Walk, Run, Guard dog, Brushing, Chase, Toys, Doing tricks, Watch tv, Hide & Seek, Football, Giving baths, Walking, Playing, Toothbrushing, Watching movies

Dog Parks, Walk, Play, Nap, Playdate

Giant Schnoodles are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Pom-Silks are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Giant Schnoodle, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Pom-Silk, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Giant Schnoodles usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Pom-Silks usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Giant Schnoodle should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Pom-Silk should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder

For an average 100-120 pound (45 - 54 kg) Giant Schnoodle feed 4 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 6-10 pound (3 - 5 kg) Pom-Silk feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Giant Schnoodle is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Pom-Silk is somewhere $1.70 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Giant Schnoodle is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Pom-Silk is between $35 - $45. This makes an average of $420 - $540 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Giant Schnoodles are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Pom-Silks make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Giant Schnoodles are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Pom-Silks have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Giant Schnoodles are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Pom-Silks are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Giant Schnoodles are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Pom-Silks are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.