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| Here is an example of the color of our upcoming litter of Schnoodles. |
Now all Schnoodles do not look exactly the same. Within a single litter some may lean toward the look of the poodle, whereas others may have a little more Schnauzer look in them. In particular, some may have curlier fur than others. This little guy looks like he has the straighter Schnauzer fur. But the Schnoodles in the post above, have more of the curly poodle fur.
But I should also mention, that because this is a first generation litter we have the greatest opportunity to have the most even mix of the poodle/ schnauzer gene pool That is why it is not acceptable to breed a Schnoodle to a Schnoodle. The genetic balance is thrown way off and you don't know what traits will be accentuated.
Whether they favor the Poodle or the Schnauzer, they will NOT shed!
Will this color fade?
ReplyDeleteI would like to answer Deanna's question more fully. Now that the our Apricot Schnoodles have reached adult age, it is interesting to note that their color has not changed or faded since they were first born.
DeleteI am as interested in this question as you are. The color of the Schnoodle can lighten as the dog loses his puppy coat, but it can also darken. I believe the lightening is more common. From my experience with purebred Mini Schnauzers the biggest change comes at the first haircut, when the first puppy fur is trimmed off. But this is the first Red litter I have bred so if there is a color change as the puppies mature we will have to wait and see. The litter is now 3 1/2 months old, and their fur has not lightened from the pictures I have seen. Check back to this blog next Spring and you will see what the puppies look like at one year old.
ReplyDeleteSO ADORABLE! I've always loved the color, especially from wanting a golden retriever, but the face and the size win me over.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your note. They are awfully adorable!
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