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Scottish Deerhound

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Origin: Scotland

Group: Dog

Origin of Name: The Scottish Deerhound is a tall, elegant sighthound that was bred to hunt red deer in the Scottish Highlands. Known as the 'Royal Dog of Scotland', they are gentle, dignified, and aristocratic. Despite their large size, they are calm and quiet indoors. Deerho...

In Kg34-5028-32 Inches(71-81 cm)
₹50,000 - ₹1,50,000in India

Size

34-50 kg

Lifespan

8-11 years

Height

71-81 cm

Best For

Family

Origin

Scotland

Colours

Dark Blue-Grey, Grey, Brindle...

Scottish Deerhound Dog Breed Information

The Scottish Deerhound is a tall, elegant sighthound that was bred to hunt red deer in the Scottish Highlands. Known as the 'Royal Dog of Scotland', they are gentle, dignified, and aristocratic. Despite their large size, they are calm and quiet indoors. Deerhounds are friendly and get along with everyone.

Friendliness

How well does the Scottish Deerhound get along?

4

Family

Easy to getRare

4

Children

Easy to getRare

3

Other Pets

Easy to getRare

4

Strangers

Easy to getRare

Pros & Cons of Owning a Scottish Deerhound

Advantages

  • Gentle temperament
  • Quiet
  • Elegant
  • Low maintenance
  • Friendly

Considerations

  • Short lifespan
  • Large size
  • Prey drive
  • Not a guard dog
  • Needs running space

Health

Average Lifespan

8-11 years

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Scottish Deerhound

+How big are Scottish Deerhounds?
Males stand 76-81 cm tall and weigh 39-50 kg. They are one of the tallest dog breeds.

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