Hunting dog for small prey and family pet. Regular brushing, extra care during molting. Bathe or dry shampoo as necessary. Professionally trim his coat twice a year. Can obtain his exercise from a reasonable sized fenced-in yard.
Training needs to be founded on mutual respect.
An apartment is adequate if sufficient exercise is given. The owner of a Scottish Terrier should desire an breed who is particular about the company he keeps. The Scottish Terrier is the best known and possibly oldest of the Highland terriers.