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Scottish Deerhound

Scottish Deerhound

5.0
8 - 11 yearsLife Expectancy

Large, athletic sighthound with rough, wiry coat and dignified bearing, often called the 'Royal Dog of Scotland', bred for coursing giant red deer in the Scottish Highlands

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Traits:
  • Good with Kids
  • Dog Friendly
  • Friendly Stranger
  • Easy to Train
  • Medium Energy
  • Low Drooling
  • Easy Grooming
  • Quiet
  • Playful
  • Protective

Breed Statistics

  • Energy Level3/5
  • Trainability3/5
  • Playfulness3/5
  • Protectiveness3/5
  • Barking1/5
  • Drooling1/5
  • Good with Children3/5
  • Good with Other Dogs5/5
  • Good with Strangers3/5
  • Shedding3/5
  • Coat Length1/5
  • Grooming1/5

Physical Attributes

Height (Male)30 - 32 inches
Height (Female)30 - 32 inches
Weight (Male)85 - 110 lbs
Weight (Female)75 - 95 lbs

Breed History

Ancient sighthound breed developed in Scottish Highlands to hunt giant wild red deer. Once so prized that ownership was restricted to nobility, nearly went extinct with decline of clan system but was revived in 19th century. Recognized by AKC in 1886.