Are scottish terriers good for households with kids?

Are scottish terriers good for households with kids? We have a chihuahua and are looking at getting a scottish terrier too.

Terriers, in general, have a high prey drive, and are generally not recommended for household with very young children. Like any dog though, with the proper training, any dog breed can be "good" with children.

They are hyper dogs! If your kids are high energy types and you have an outside area for it to run and play in then he will be able to calm down when indoors. Have fun!

A scottie can be a wonderful family dog. They become very attached to their family and are full of energy and spirit. We had one while our kids were young and she was a wonderful pet.Scotties are territorial and are good watch dogs. They will need supervision if other children are over, or you can keep her away from them altogether when friends visit. They do fine once they get to know the visiting child.I would be more concerned about your scottie and chihuahua. I don't think they would be the best combo as they are both alpha dogs in their own minds.You could look into other dogs besides a scottie. Sealyham terriers are very similar to scotties except they are usually white. They are much more mild mannered and may make a better match for you. They are a bit more rare but can be found online.Also consider pugs, they love kids and other pets.Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions.Good luck!

Scottish Terriers are great dogs, but they are not for everybodyHere is information on the breed that will help you decide whether or not this breed is right for you.http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/scottishterriers.htmlhttp://www.akc.org/breeds/scottish_terrier/index.cfmhttp://www.dogbreedinfo.com/scottishterrier.htmhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Terrier

Scottish Terriers can be very protective of children. I have a female Scottie and she is GREAT with children. One of my other dogs tried to mount a friend's child that visited us and she attacked the dog. They tend to be aggressive with other dogs though and you will need to let her know that you have control over the whole house and that she does not need to be "on duty". Scotties can be the most loyal AND independent dogs that I have ever had. They also LOVE to play, which is great with children and other dogs.