Do I have a stable home, do I rent and does a dog need approval? Can I continue to supply a stable pet home for the next 15 years?

Can I take time off work to introduce a new puppy to my home - we recommend at least a week to 10 days?

If I have children, are they old enough to learn and understand how to behave appropriately around a baby puppy and also, how to correct basic undesirable behaviors?

Do I understand the origin of the Miniature Schnauzer, what it was bred to do, as this will determine its particular doggy behaviours.

Do I have time to dedicate to daily training of a puppy?

What are the annual costs of having a puppy / dog?

Do I understand the 4 main stages of owning a dog- puppy stage, adolescent stage, adult stage and geriatric stage?

Do I have the daily time and physical ability to exercise and play with a pup or dog, to keep it stimulated and give it an outlet for play energy?

Do I have someone who can care for my dog if I have to go away and can’t take it?