schnocker

English

Etymology

Blend of schnauzer +‎ cocker.

Noun

schnocker (plural schnockers)

1. A dog that is a cross between a schnauzer and a cocker spaniel.
   • 2008 March 30, Brenda Showalter, “Designer dog breeds collar attention”, in The Republic, Columbus, Ind., page C1:

     Puggles, poogles and schnoodles. Schnockers, dorkies and doodles. Dog lovers have hundreds of breeds to pick from when selecting a new family pet, and crossbreeds, sometimes called hybrids or designer dogs, offer unusual choices.

   • 2009 August 26, Tracy Beckerman, “Just another dog schnarticle”, in Suburban Trends, page D3:

     “They’re schnockers.” “Schnockers?” “Yes,” she explained. “They are part schnauzer and part cocker spaniel.” “You have a schnoodle and two schnockers?” I asked her, barely containing myself.

   • 2016 October 6, Billings Gazette, volume 131, number 156, page C6:

     1st generation schnockers. 1st and 2nd shots as well as UTD on worming. Health guarantee. $500