Scottish Deerhound Puppies

Scottish Deerhounds are extremely gentle and friendly family members. Bred as a hunting companions, they are eager to run and chase after perceived game.

Potential health issues for Scottish Deerhounds include cardiomyopathy, osteosarcoma, bloat, Gastric dilatation volvulus, and cystinuria.

Scottish Deerhounds need a large, fenced in yard to run around in for the sheer joy of running. They do not do well in crates all day and need more than just a walk around the block to keep in shape.

Scottish Deerhounds need to be brushed once or twice a week, following the direction the hair grows in. If you regularly brush Deerhounds, they only need bathing once or twice a year.

Scottish Deerhounds are moderate shedders and not a good fit for households with allergies. Owners of this breed can expect to find loose fur throughout their homes all year long.

Scottish Deerhounds have wiry, thick coats that are around 3 or 4 inches long. The areas around their faces and bellies are softer and they have long flat skulls with tapering muzzles. The Scottish Deerhound's coat can come in a variety of colors including brindle, grey, grey brindle, black brindle, and black grey.

The Scottish Deerhound can be traced back to Scotland in the 1600s although it's believed this breed has been around for much longer. Evident in their name, Scottish Deerhounds were used for hunting deer, including massive red deer. These dogs almost went extinct multiple times throughout history as, for a period of time, they were only allowed to be owned by the upper class. The Scottish Deerhound was brought to the US in the late 1800s and became an AKC-registered breed in 1886.