yea that seems very true - was just discussing that @ the vets office the other day. I had a male scottie years ago when I was back home in Louisiana. I absolutely adored him. He was a great great dog - so very smart. I will going tomorrow to meet the 3 1/2 y/o female that I mentioned above. My husband wants to go with another male yorkie but vet suggested opposite sex and diff breed. I immediately went to a scottie. We shall see if shes the one