The Scottish Deerhounds does fine in apartments. They don't need lots of spaces so they should adapt well to apartment-living.

While Scottish Deerhounds prefer to be around their owners, they can do fairly well when left alone if necessary.

Scottish Deerhounds can do fine with kids. They will require some monitoring and training to make sure they get along and react well to unpredictable behavior.

Typically, Scottish Deerhounds are friendly with strangers. They tend to be open and willing to trust those they don't know.

Typically, Scottish Deerhounds get along well with other dogs or are easy to socialize with them. It's uncommon that they're overly agressive.

Scottish Deerhounds don't bark very often of may never bark. Most barking is trained or in extreme situations.

Scottish Deerhounds shed a medium amount. They will have seasonal shedding, but aren't terrible to clean up after.

With a Scottish Deerhound you won't need to dedicate any extra time to special grooming. Their coats are easy to deal with.

A Scottish Deerhound will need a moderate amount of exercise to be happy. You'll need to plan some basic walks or fetch during the day.

Most Scottish Deerhounds are stubborn and will take extra work to train. They can still learn trained behaviors, but will take more effort.

Scottish Deerhounds do well in cold weather. You may need to protect their paws, but they'll do well in colder climates.

Scottish Deerhounds do well in hot climates and can stay out longer without overheating.