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The Scottish Deerhound has grace, dignity and beauty. As a companion the Deerhound is ideal, being tractable and easy to train and possessing the most dependable loyalty and utmost devotion to their masters. Scottish Deerhounds are a mellow, low-key and easy going breed who loves outdoors and will chase anything that moves.
Other Names: Deerhound
Height: 28 - 30 inches
Weight: 80 - 100 lbs.
Colors: Dark blue gray and lighter grays; brindles and yellow; sandy red or red fawn with black points.
Coat: Shaggy but not over coated.
Temperament: Scottish Deerhounds are gentle, active. loyal, tranquil.
With Children: Yes, when socialized.
With Pets: May chase cats and other small pets because of their strong hunting instincts.
Special Skills: Family pet and hunter by sight of large game.
Watch-dog: Low
Guard-dog: Low
Care and Exercise: Regular grooming of the Scottish Deerhounds coat should consist of brushing, plucking excess hair from the ears and trimming the pads of their feet. Plucking of the coat should be done twice a year. Deerhounds need a tremendous amount of exercise which should consist of free time off leash as they love to run. Makes a great companion to run along side a bicycle.
Training: Training needs to begin at a young age. Scottish Deerhounds should be allowed to meet new people and other dogs and cats. They are quick learners if handled correctly. A friendly tone of your voice will get them to do what you need.
Learning Rate: Low, Obedience - Medium, Problem Solving - Low
Activity: Indoors - Low, Outdoors - High
Living Environment: Lots of space, they are a large breed when full grown. It is recommended that Deerhounds also have a home with a high fenced yard as they can easily jump a six-foot fence. Owners should be a patient, easy going and never harsh and should appreciate the breed's sensitivity to the smallest changes.
Health Issues: Gastric torsion (bloat) and bursa.
Life Span: 8 - 11 years
Litter Size: 8 - 9
Country of Origin: Great Britain
History: Scottish Deerhounds m ay have arrived in Scotland over 3000 years ago with the Phoenician traders. The Scottish Deerhound is featured in the writings of novelist, Sir Walter Scott who had a female Deerhound named "Maida". They became a favorite among the Scottish Highlanders who used them to hunt wild deer in the glens.
First Registered by the AKC: 1886
AKC Group: Hound Group
Class: Hound
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 10), KC (GB), UKC
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