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Scottish Terriers (or “Scotties”) are a bearded breed with typical terrier personalities. They’re known for being independent yet attentive and serious yet sweet. If you’re considering a Scotty, prepare for days full of petting, bonding, and grooming. Full-grown, they typically weigh 18-22 pounds and stand 9-10 inches tall.

Scottish Terriers are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Scottish Terriers aren’t high energy dogs, so they’ll be happy in an apartment or home as long as they get regular exercise. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

The Scotties’ exercise needs are minimal. They adapt themselves to their family’s lifestyle and are happy being active or lounging on the couch. A Scottish Terrier’s favorite activity is digging, so doing agility or earthdog training is a good way to satisfy their craving to dig and keep their minds stimulated. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

Scottish Terriers have long coats of hard, wiry fur and distinctive facial hair, including a beard and eyebrows that show their personalities. They may have black, brindle, or wheaten-colored fur. Because of their long hair, Scotties are high maintenance when it comes to grooming. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate. Scottish Terriers are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Scottish Terriers are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Scottish Terriers aren’t high energy dogs, so they’ll be happy in an apartment or home as long as they get regular exercise. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.

These pint sized pooches aren’t short on smarts! While they make lovable and devoted lapdogs, Chihuahuas possess a ninja-like agility, graceful demeanor, and bravery that sometimes gets them into trouble. Full-grown, they typically weigh 2-6 pounds and stand 5-8 inches tall.

Chihuahuas are generally not the best fit for families with young kids. Chihuahuas can usually live with other dogs and cats without problem. Socializing the Chihuahua as a puppy is essential to prevent overt aggressiveness and avoiding World War III with other pets in your house. They're very vocal and bark quite a lot.

Chihuahuas can usually get all the exercise they need by running around indoors. If the dog becomes a little chubby, put on the Tai Bo DVD and get down! Actually, these dogs should be allowed to walk everywhere until the desired weight is reached. Overall, their exercise needs are low.

Chihuahuas can have a long or short coat and come in a wide variety of colors, including sand, chocolate, silver, chestnut, and even blue. A plethora of patterns including sable and masks are also a possibility. It’s this very variety of possibilities makes classification so difficult. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Chihuahuas are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Socializing the Chihuahua as a puppy is essential to prevent overt aggressiveness and avoiding World War III with other pets in your house. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.