I have a schnauzer mix, and katie was our first dog, we were inexpierienced. Schnauzers are wonderful. no doubt about it. easy to train. They adore kids, and are protective of there homes. As long as she reads up, and learns about the schnauzer breed, it will be perfect. you gotta start somewhere, any dog might be hard to handle if your inexpirenced. noot only schnauzers