My daughter really wished she could keep a puppy when she was little.  We thought it was too much of a responsibility for her.   So we allowed her to rear small pets like guppies, guinea pigs, hamsters and rabbits.  Even little chicks.  Hah?  Not all at the same time.In fact, we really love dogs.  But not unless we have the time to raise it like our own kid, and lavish it with all our love and attention.  Provide proper training and dog supplies.

So it is also the same wish, that someday, we are ready to keep a Schnauzer as our pet.