Temperament of Scottish Terriers

Scottish Terriers are known for their alertness, intelligence and their independent and self-assured nature. It gained the nickname the 'Diehard' because of its rugged nature and endless determination. As a result it can be quite aggressive to other dogs unless introduced at an early age.While very loving, Scotties can also be very stubborn and aloof. Despite this they known to be very loyal to their family.They have a tendency to dig as well as chase a lot due to them originally being bred for hunting vermin.