I have friends that have a white scottie - Maggie - and she is a riot. Very smart, too. Potty trained in no time. She walks at least twice a day and has a tether in the back yard because of where they live. And, like yorkies, it is all about her
. She is incredibly spoiled, super sweet disposition, great watch dog, and loves people. She seems calmer than our 2 and plays well with their kitties and kittens(they take care of many ferel cats). As far as disrespectful, not at all. We got Roxy right after my dh passed away to help fill the void and she was a Godsend. An addition to the family is not a replacement, it is a tremendous help with coping with the grief. It's a hard decision, but your heart will tell you what to do and when to do it. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.