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COAT I can appreciate that it is hard for you to picture a week old pup as I am describing it to you over the phone. These photos are to help you see why I have so much trouble answering some of your questions.
- Look at these first 2 photos. You can see that it is impossible to tell you much about the coat.
 
- The next 2 photos are at 4 weeks. NOW you can see a coat developing BUT still you can’t tell the texture.
 
- Finally, you have the pups at 6-8 weeks, this is a typical Schnoodle coat. First generation Schnoodle coat will always have soft coat with what i call, (The Schnoodle Wave)
   
WHAT WILL A SCHNOODLE LOOK LIKE?
A Schnoodle is a first generation hybrid or cross between a purebred Poodle and a purebred Schnauzer. The Schnoodle combines the best of both breeds and consistently has the same general appearance or look but with differences in size and color – as illustrated in the eight photos below. For example, look at the adult dogs below. TOP row mature dogs weigh 4-6 pounds, the middle row matured in weight to 10-12 pounds, while the bottom row weighs 14-18 pounds – ALL are beautifully proportioned and have a similar overall Schnoodle look. Please don't pick one of these and tell me to let you know when I have another! Every one of my pups is uniquely different.
  
  
  
Now, consider the purebred parents and how they contribute to the facial appearance of the Schnoodle. I've found that many people think Schnauzers don't have a snout. But this is because the snout is hidden by the Schnauzer beard, as illustrated in the photos below. I purposely shaved my gray Schnauzer to show just how long a snout a Schnauzer has! The right photo shows my Schnauzer before trimming and the photo on the left was taken after trimming.
 
Next, I shaved one of my Poodles. The photo of the black/white Parti Poodle below at far left after trimming is of the same Poodle shown in the middle before trimming. You would NEVER KNOW YOU WERE LOOKING AT A POODLE face when the hair is untrimmed. Looking at the photos above and below, it is readily apparent that the heads of the Schnauzer and the Poodle are VERY SIMILAR.
 
What IS different between the breeds are their ears. On a Schnauzer, the ears are higher and the Schnauzer uses them to "talk with" or express itself. When talking to the Schnauzer, the dog quickly moves its ears up and down, one then the other, sometimes both at once.
Could you guess that the black with white pup shown at the left below IS A SCHNOODLE? The face hasn't much hair yet, but soon this pup will resemble the eight shown at the top of the page. What a about a Poodle and a Schnoodle SIDE by SIDE?
 
I am often asked about pups with a "teddy bear" face. When questioned, clients invariably describe this look as a short-nosed fuzzy-faced dog. The expression "teddy bear" originated in the Poodle world. The term applies to puppies with a particular look, but a look that is NOT to the poodle standard. Sadly, serious Poodle breeders are less common than backyard Poodle breeders, and over time, poorly bred puppies have become what many think of as a proper Poodle. Here are the basics. A correct Poodle is a square dog, perfectly proportioned in height and length, with an oval-shaped head and slightly almond-shaped eyes. In contrast, poorly bred Poodles often are long backed and short legged, with round goldfish-like eyes and a short snout. To sell these pups, breeders invented "cutsy" names - names that would make the buyer think they were getting something special. Thus, the term "teddy bear" – something that everyone has owned and cuddled. This is a sad commentary on an elegant breed, but the "teddy bear" thrives and is now synonymous with a square fuzzy face that many people find attractive.
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