Scottish Deerhound
Hound Group
Height at Shoulders
28-32 in
Weight
Females 75-95 lbs, Males 85-110 lbs
Life Expectancy
8-11 yrs
History
The Scottish Deerhound is such an ancient breed, that its origins are a bit of a mystery. They can be found depicted on ancient Roman pottery from the 1st century, where the large, shaggy hounds can be seen pursuing deer. They likely were found in Scotland before the Scots, used by clan chieftains for hunting the native red deer by "coursing", or running down the large animals. With the demise of the clan systems in Scotland, the dogs became popular amongst nobles but were sometimes kept by members of the lower class. Today, they are popular as both companion and show dogs.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Scottish Deerhounds share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
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Affection Towards Family
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Friendliness Towards Strangers
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Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
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Sensitivity
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Noise Level
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Prey Drive
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Shedding
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Common Traits
Gentile, docile, and quiet
Loving and friendly towards everyone, meaning they won't make good watchdogs
Not super eager to please, making them difficult to motivate during training
Laid-back couch potatoes at home as long as their daily exercise requirements are met
Sighthounds with an intense prey drive- will not hesitate to storm through underground electric fences and can reach a top speed of 35 miles per hour
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