Is the Schnauzer a Good Dog?

The Schnauzer is easy to keep: it has little body odor and light shedding, and its high intelligence makes training simple with basic commands.

But it has clear drawbacks: strong territoriality and a fighting streak that can lead to scuffles with other dogs, plus intense jealousy that makes it poor with kids or other pets. Its long coat needs regular trimming, or paid grooming visits.