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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.

The Havapoo, or Poovanese is a “designer breed” made up of the Poodle and the Havanese, created in the United States that has gained popularity in the last decade. The Poovanese is not a pure breed and is not recognized by the American Kennel Club, however, it is expected to be bred from a pure bred Poodle and a pure bred Havanese. The Poovanese is, however, recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club, Designer Dogs Kennel Club, International Designer Canine Registry and Designer Breed Registry. Due to the fact that the Poovanese is a mixed breed, there is no specific breed history explaining the origin or purpose of the breed's creation. Full-grown, they typically weigh 7-30 pounds and stand 8-15 inches tall.

Havapoos are generally good with kids, especially when raised together. A mixed breed dog can have a combination of any of the temperament and characteristics of any breed involved. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

The Havapoo / Poovanese has a moderate activity level and will require one or two daily walks accompanied by outdoor play. The Poovanese will do well in any living situation, however, they are not suited for outdoor living. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

The coat of the Havapoo / Poovanese can vary in length, but is always wavy or curly. The Havapoo / Poovanese exhibits a double coat that is short underneath, while the top coat is soft and fluffy. The Poovanese can appear an many various colors and markings, however, the most common is simply white. Grooming-wise, this breed is fairly high-maintenance. Havapoos are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Havapoos are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.