Scottish Deerhound

Scottish Deerhound

The Scottish deerhound is similar to the greyhound in build, but is larger. Its coat is harsh and wiry and ranges from blue-gray to yellow-brown. This breed is commonly called the "royal dog of Scotland". Though used as hunting dogs in the past, their friendly nature and gentle demeanor makes them a popular family pet choice. As puppies they have a lot of energy, while older dogs sleep much of the day.¹

Fast Facts

Origin: Scotland
Lifespan: 8-14 yrs
Height: 28-32 inches
Average weight: 115 lbs
Also called: Deerhound
Very athletic, requiring frequent exercise
A sighthound

Scottish Deerhound in Popular Culture

Sir Walter Scott owned a female named Maida
Called "the most perfect creature of Heaven" by Sir Walter Scott²
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban features a Scottish deerhound named Padfoot

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Animals | Pets | Dogs

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Official Club Site: Scottish Deerhound Club of America (SDCA)
American Kennel Club (AKC): Scottish Deerhound
Wikipedia: Scottish Deerhound
Dog Breed Info Center: Scottish Deerhound
Breeds of Dogs: Scottish Deerhound
Puppy Dog Web: Scottish Deerhound
Breeder Retriever: Scottish Deerhound

Scottish Deerhound Background and Characteristics

Sighthound.net: Scottish Deerhound
Fernhill Scottish Deerhounds: Deerhound Character
Dogbiz: The Scottish Deerhound: The Royal Dog of Scotland
Just Dog Breeds.com: Scottish Deerhound Information

Scottish Deerhound Rescue and Adoption

Barkbytes: Scottish Deerhound Rescue
Gentle Giants Rescue: Scottish Deerhound

Scottish Deerhound Care and Special Needs

SDCA: Grooming the Scottish Deerhound
Northern California Deerhound Club (NCDC): Care, Feeding and Health Tips

Scottish Deerhound Health

SDCA: Health Problems of Scottish Deerhounds
Caber Feidh Scottish Deerhounds: Osteosarcoma in Scottish Deerhounds

Scottish Deerhound Blogs and Articles

Pet Connection: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Meet the star!
The Hunting Life.com: Fox Taking Deerhounds
Your Purebred Puppy: Scottish Deerhounds: What's good about 'em What's bad about 'em

Scottish Deerhound Photos and Videos

Flickr: Scottish Deerhound
You Tube: Flodday the Scottish Deerhound (Time 00:19)
Google Images: Scottish Deerhound
You Tube: Scottish Deerhounds, Scottish breeds Show 2007 (Time 6:51)

Scottish Deerhound History and Trivia

SDCA: History of the Scottish Deerhound
AKC: Scottish Deerhound Did You Know?
Barkbytes: Profile of the Scottish Deerhound

Scottish Deerhound Related Merchandise

Amazon.com: Scottish Deerhound Books
Cafe Press: Scottish Deerhound T-Shirts and Gifts
Great Breeds.com: Scottish Deerhound T-Shirts and Gifts

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