Deerhound
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The Deerhound is an ancient breed originating in Scotland and still known in some countries as the Scottish Deerhound.
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Deerhound Dog Breed information
The Scottish Deerhound, or simply the Deerhound, is a breed of hound (a sighthound), bred to hunt the Red Deer.
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Alternative names
Scottish Deerhound
Country of origin
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The Deerhound should have a long head, broad at the ears and tapering to the eyes, the muzzle tapers to the nose. The jaws should be strong and have a complete scissor bite. The eyes should be full and dark in colour with a soft look.
One of the most ancient British breeds, the Deerhound may have arrived in Scotland with Phoenician traders about 3,000 years ago, and thereafter developed its thick, weather-resistant coat to combat the colder climate.
(Deerhound) The Scottish Deerhound is a unique looking dog with a small round head. A long narrow muzzle leads to their large black nose which was designed for hunting. The breed has small round eyes and little ears set back on their heads.
The deerhound’s shaggy, harsh coat requires weekly combing. Additional grooming includes plucking and trimming of excess hair from its ears and pads of its feet.
The Deerhound needs a good amount of daily exercise, either a long walk or a romp in a safe area. He prefers to live inside with his family and needs human companionship. Regardless, he needs soft bedding to avoid callouses.
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The deerhound needs a good amount of daily exercise, either a long walk or a romp in a safe area. Although physically suited to outdoor living in temperate or cool climates, it prefers to live inside with its family and needs human companionship.
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Scottish Deerhounds need a securely fenced yard to keep them from chasing prey. Underground electronic fencing will not prevent them from giving chase.
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breed of tall hound developed in Scotland in the 16th and 17th cent. It stands from 28 to 32 in. (71.1-81.3 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 75 to 110 lb (34.0-49.9 kg).
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AKC Height: Ideally, males from 30" - 32"; females upwards of 28". Color: Typically, blue-gray, gray, yellow, sandy-red, red fawn.
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Scottish Deerhound History
The Scottish Deerhound is one of the most noble of breeds. Since at least the sixteenth century, it has been appreciated for its skill in chasing down deer.
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Scottish Deerhound Temperament
The Scottish Deerhound is a giant of a dog, with a certain regal charm, elegance, and dignity about him.
Scottish Deerhound
Dog Breed Group Hound Dogs Origin of Breed Scotland as a family pet Life Expectancy 8 - 11 Years Color Dark blue gray and lighter grays; brindles and yellow; sandy red or red fawn with black points.
Scottish Deerhound Skills
During the Middle Ages, Scottish chieftains trained the Scottish Deerhound to become a deer hunting dog, thus developing its size and strength.
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The Scottish Deerhound is a large sight hound breed with a gentle and well-mannered temperament. This native to Scotland makes an ideal family pet but requires lots of exercise.
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The breed was clearly identified in the 16th and 17th century in Scotland, where they could not be owned by anyone of rank lower than earl.
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Scottish Deerhounds are not recommended for apartment life, although mature Deerhounds can do well in an apartment if they are sufficiently exercised.
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The Scottish Deerhound has a pleasing personality. And though some Scottish Deerhound may chase strangers, it usually behaves politely with other dogs and pets, and plays nicely with children.
History: Scottish Deerhounds may have arrived in Scotland over 3000 years ago with the Phoenician traders. Some believe they are closely related to the Irish Wolfhound.
Originating in Scotland over 500 years ago, the Scottish Deerhound was known as the dog of Scottish royalty. They are sighthounds with an excellent sense of smell and were mainly used for hunting.
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This Scottish breed was a feature of many castles and large estates in the 18th century and was generally used for hunting deer in the forests.
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Description
The Scottish Deerhound comes from the line of large dogs. It is often considered both graceful and lean with an almost Greyhound-like physique.
The first is that it descends from the Barbone and Deerhound. The second suggests that it is related to the Briard and Bergamasco.
He decided to restore the breed by interbreeding with Scottish Deerhound dogs and Great Danes. J.Graham believed, that this way he can achieve the restoration of an ancient Irish Wolfhounds.
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Some state that the Old English Sheepdog is a mix between the Barbone and the Deerhound, others defend that the Briard and the Bergamasco are the ones behind it.
According to their breed standards, the tallest breeds are the Irish Wolfhound and the Scottish Deerhound. Males of these breeds are bred to stand around 32 inches tall at the shoulder.
Color: gray, brindle, red, black, pure white, fawn, or other Deerhound colors
Eyes: dark
Ears: small, "Greyhound-like"
Skull: "not too broad"
Muzzle: long and moderately pointed
Nose: large, liver-colored ...
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Due to a massive export into various countries as a gift for royalty and a ban that allowed only royalty to own such a dog, the breed almost vanished in the middle of the 19th century. Captain Graham rebred the Irish Wolfhound with the Deerhound, ...
The Sloughi belongs to the FCI Group 10 of Sighthounds (which also includes the Afghan, Azawakh, Borzoi, Chart Polski, Galgo Espanol, Greyhound, Irish Wolfhound, Italian Greyhound, Magyar Agar, Saluki, Scottish Deerhound, and Whippet).
efforts of Captain Graham to revive the breed though saved Irish Wolfhound from extinction, but in the process, it changed the appearance, making the dog available in alternative colors such as brindle. The dog was primarily bred with Deerhound, ...
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 See also: Scottish Deerhound, Greyhound, Wolfhound, Irish Wolfhound, Great Dane
  
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