Scottish Deerhound
Scottish Deerhound
Temperament: Gentle, Dignified, Polite
Group: Hound Group
Height: 71.1–81.3 in
Weight: 34.0–49.9 lb
Life Expectancy: 8.0–11.0 yrs
Energy Level: Regular Exercise
Trainability: Independent
Shedding: Seasonal
Grooming Frequency: Occasional Bath/Brush
Stand back: You need a little distance to fully appreciate the majesty of this ancient beast. In silhouette we see a noble coursing hound struck from the classic Greyhound template. Deerhounds are, though, much larger and more substantial than Greyhounds—a good-size male can stand 32 inches at the shoulder and weigh 110 pounds. The crisp coat is seen in several colors; breed aficionados prefer the dark blue-gray coat. The tapered head and long neck add extra lift to an already stately hound. The crisply coated Scottish Deerhound, “Royal Dog of Scotland,” is a majestically large coursing hound struck from the ancient Greyhound template. Among the tallest of dog breeds, the Deerhound was bred to stalk the giant wild red deer.