Names
Deerhound
Scottish Deerhound
Royal dog of Scotland |
Origin
Great Britain, Middle Ages. |
Use
Companion |
Life Expectancy
This breed can live as long as 11 -12 years of age |
Weight & Height
80 to 100 pounds & 28-30 inches tall at the shoulders |
Known Health Problems
Bloat, Allegies, Aneshesia Sensitivity, Cardiomyopathy, Osteosarcoma. |
Physical Description
Large, heavy dog. It has a long, narrow head with a tapered black muzzle and a flat skull. The eyes are dark and nose is black. The ears are small and folden or semi-erect. They have a long neck and deep chest. The tail is long and tapers. |
Temperament
Friendly and gentle-natured. They are kind to children and they rarely bark. |
Training
The Deerhound usually learns quickly and should be too difficult to train. |
Living Conditions
Not recommended for apartment/city life. |
Grooming
Brush coat regularly |
Exercise
The Deerhound needs alot of daily exercise to keep it happy. |
Coat Texture
Rough, medium-length coat |
Coat Colors
Deerhounds can be varying shades of the following colors, from dark to light.
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Puppies
3-9 Puppie are usually born per litter |
Recognition
Continental Kennel Club
American Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
American Pet Registry
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
Canadian Kennel Club
National Kennel Club |
