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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.

With so much personality and confidence, it’s hard to believe that the West Highland White Terrier is so small. Westies need to be around people but prefer to have their humans all to themselves. Dogs and cats beware: these little white pups are no angels. Full-grown, they typically weigh 15-20 pounds and stand 10-11 inches tall.

West Highland White Terriers are generally excellent with children of all ages. West Highland White Terriers are great with children and enjoy being their playmates. Their small size doesn’t stop them from trying to dominate other dogs, and they’re also known to chase cats. They're very vocal and bark quite a lot.

Westies are high energy dogs that need lots of playtime and exercise. They’re big diggers and loud barkers, but keeping them busy helps curtail their bad habits. Westies enjoy dog sports that stimulate their muscles and minds, like agility, earthdog training, and flyball. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Westies have white double coats that may look angelic but are stiff to the touch. However, the tough texture repels dirt and keeps them pretty clean, so they don’t need to be bathed often. Westies don’t shed much, but their coats need to be brushed at least once a week, cut regularly, and hand-plucked twice a year. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate. West Highland White Terriers are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

West Highland White Terriers are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Westies love being around people, so they need to live indoors and be with family. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.