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Scottish Deerhound Puppies for Sale
Scottish Deerhound
(Deerhound)
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Pronunciation |
Scottish Deerhound |
Description |
The Scottish Deerhound appears to be
a rough-coated Greyhound. He is however, larger in size and bigger in bone. He is a tall
and slim sighthound with a saggy 3-4 inch long coat, beard, mustache and mane. The harsh,
wiry coat comes in various shades of gray (blue-gray is preferred), fawn, or brindle, with
dark ears and a tapering dark muzzle. A little white is allowed on the chest, feet and
tail. The hair is softer on the underparts and head. The head is carried high, long, level
and in balance with the whole dog. The eyes are either chestnut or hazel, and the nose is
a dark color. The teeth should form a level bite and there is little stop. The soft ears
lie back against the head unless the dog is excited, in which case, they become
half-perked. The long straight or curved tail nearly reaches to the ground. |
Temperament |
He is a gentle and gentlemanly dog
with elegant ways and polite affection. Quiet, loving, friendly and excellent with
children. Very courageous and dignified, devoted and loyal, but they are not watch or
guard dogs, for they just love everyone. The Scottish Deerhound can be willful at times
and slow to obey commands. Although friendly with other dogs, they should not be trusted
with non-canine pets. The Scottish Deerhound has an unusual cry. |
Height, Weight
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Height: 28-32 inches (71-81
cm)
Weight: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg) |
Health
Problems |
The Scottish Deerhound is prone to
bloat. It is wise to feed them 2 or 3 small meals a day rather then one big one. Avoid
vigorous exercise right after the dog has eaten a big meal. |
Living
conditions |
Scottish Deerhounds are not
recommended for apartment life, although mature Deerhounds can do well in an apartment if
they are sufficiently exercised. They are relatively inactive indoors and should have at
least a large yard, but do best with acreage so it will have room to run around.
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Exercise |
This active breeds needs a great
deal of exercise, but should not be left off of its lead except in a secure area because
they are incredibly fast and like to chase. They need to be taken on a
daily, long walk or jog;
they make an excellent jogging
companion. |
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Life
Expectancy |
An average of under 10 years. |
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Grooming |
The harsh, wiry coat needs
extensive grooming. Some trimming and stripping is required, but little skill is needed.
This breed is an average shedder. |
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Origin |
The Greyhound is a centuries-old
inhabitant of the British Isles. The Scottish breed's development closely jockeys its
English counterpart's. In Scotland, the Greyhound developed into quite a distinctive dog
and became known as the Scottish Deerhound. Bred as a deer hunting dog of the Scottish
chieftains in the Middle Ages, the dog gained size and strength. Due to the harsh climate
it also gained a rough protective coat. The Deerhound was once so popular with Scottish
high nobility that the breed became known as the royal dog of Scotland. No one ranking
below Earl was permitted to own one. The advent of gun hunting, development of fenced
agriculture (which cut up the wide open spaces needed for such deer hunts), and the fall
of the Scottish clan system, resulted in the decline of the Scottish Deerhound. In fact,
the breed almost became extinct. However, interest revived in the 1800's and the breed was
saved, largely due to the efforts of two brothers: Archibald and Duncan McNeill. Queen
Victoria became a Deerhound fancier, and Sir Walter Scott also owned one. During World War
II in Britain it was very difficult to feed these large dogs, and many people destroyed
their dogs for lack of food. Some dedicated Deerhound owners held out and saved
their dogs. Today, this agile sighthound is primarily a companion dog. Though
classified as a sighthound, the Scottish Deerhound also has a very fine sense of smell.
Some of the Deerhounds talents include: hunting, sighting, tracking, racing, agility and
lure coursing. |
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Group |
Southern, AKC Hound |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC,
NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR |
CKC = Continental Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American Kennel
Club
UKC = United Kennel Club
KCGB = Kennel Club
of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian National
Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
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This is Nero.
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This is Nero.
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