I love your little schnauzer. I had one that I just adored. I had him for 14 years also and he died of a heart attack. It really killed me. I cried for 2 months. My schnauzer was my best friend during the time of my father's illness and my pending divorce. His favorite thing to do is to get in my arms and watch tv as I rocked in my bentwood rocker. One day I will find another and hope that one will have the same devotion and personality as Schnoozer. Jeanniebelle