Install and Run OS 9 on External USB HD to use with my MacBook?

For some reason I think this is an obvious answer. . . . but I can't find anything definitive on the support pages.
I need to use some software that only runs in OS 9. My idea was to install OS 9.x on my USB or Firewire Hard Drive, boot from there, then install/run software.
I seem to remember hearing something about OS 9 needing PowerPC rather than Intel processor. . . .?
Sorry to waste time if this is common knowledge.
If I am remembering correctly and OS 9 and intel don't jive, do I have any options? Aside from running software on another machine?

Intel Macs cannot boot into Mac OS 9. Even recent PowerPC Macs cannot boot into Mac OS 9. PowerPC Macs using Tiger or below can run most Mac OS 9 programs under the Classic environment. However, Intel Macs cannot do this either.
There is a program called SheepShaver.
http://sheepshaver.cebix.net/
I don't have experience with it, so please take a look at this option yourself.

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