In Ohio, 1994 I had a tragic event in my life. To help me copea close friend recommended getting a miniature schnauzerbecause their dad had one for years and knew the breed. So Ibought Misty who was a black female schnauzer. They areamazing dogs, and she became my best friend. Then I addedBeau, and the pups started coming. They are all different inpersonality, but they make the greatest companion.Connie