Toy Scottish Fox Terrier

Both the Scottish Terrier and the Toy Fox Terrier are deeply loyal and devoted to their owners and it’s safe to assume the Toy Scottish Fox Terrier is the same way. They have both been described as aloof or untrusting of strangers. For this reason, they make excellent watchdogs, as they won’t hesitate to raise an alarm at the first sign of disturbance, but you can win them over with affection and kindness. These pups play well with children as long as their boundaries are respected; they do not like having their hair or tails pulled and may lose their temper if this happens. For this reason, they are not typically well suited to families with toddlers. Toy Scottish Fox Terriers typically get along with other dogs, but their feisty Terrier genes will kick in if they feel threatened and they will defend themselves. Take care to socialize your hybrid from a young age and it is likely to be a friendly playmate for other dogs. Because both parent breeds were bred to hunt vermin, the prey drive in Toy Scottish Fox Terriers is strong. They are not a great match for households with small pets, though, if socialized careful from puppyhood they may be able to coexist with a cat. These are intelligent pups. The Toy Fox Terrier is an easily trainable breed that is eager to please its owner, while the Scottish Terrier has a stubborn streak that can make training more challenging. Be sure to use reward based training methods with your Toy Scottish Fox Terrier, and you are sure to find success. These pups are energetic and will behave best when they have a consistent exercise regimen. In addition to exercise, it’s important to spend plenty of quality time with them because they are social pups who thrive on their owner’s attention.