Other Names
Scottish Deerhound, Royal dog of Scotland

Origin
Great Britain, Middle Ages.

Use Today
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
Dark Blue-Grey, Yellow, Red, light Grey, Roan

Puppies
8-9 pups 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