Miniture Schnauzer - Can anyone help please?

Hello All. We have decided we would like a dog and have been looking at various breeds and have come up with a Miniature Schnauzer as a possibility. We are looking for a small, intelligent,loyal and friendly dog who is good with both kids, and other dogs and cats, to join our family. If anyone has experience of owning a Schnauzer or has a Schnauzer now I would be really grateful to know whether you think this breed sounds suitable or not.