Hi,

I owned two scotties during my younger years. They ARE very independent and yet become very attached to their owners. They are strong willed for sure, but very loyal. They sometimes have skin/fur problems and have a tendency to get fat easily as they get older (don't we all). I loved them so when I was a little kid and once I earned some money, I bought one....then bought another later, when the original one got hit by a car. They do wander so you must keep them on a leash. I learned the hard way.

Anyway, if you want a sweet, yet quite independent dog, very smart too, then a Scottie is for you. Like I said, the fur thing is a problem for them

Hope this helps!