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Scottish Deerhound: Scottish Red-Deer Coursing Hound
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Scotland
- Height
- 71 cm
- Weight
- 36.5 kg
The Scottish Deerhound, also called the Deerhound, is a large sighthound from Scotland. It was bred to hunt red deer by coursing. Its listed height is 71 and its listed weight is 36.5. The breed has a rough coat and resembles a larger, heavier-boned Greyhound. No life expectancy is provided here.
What it is
The Scottish Deerhound is a large sighthound from Scotland. It was bred to hunt red deer by coursing. See more dog breeds from Scotland and dog breeds.
Where it began
This breed began in Scotland. It is also known simply as the Deerhound.
Notable traits
The Deerhound has a clear historical role as a red-deer coursing hound. It is a sighthound with a rough coat and a build larger and more heavily boned than a Greyhound.
Points to note
The breed is large, and its coat is rough.
Price
No purchase price is provided for the Scottish Deerhound in the supplied details.
Who may look elsewhere
People who need a documented life expectancy or fully specified measurement units will need more information before choosing this breed.
Verdict
Choose the Scottish Deerhound if its Scottish origin, sighthound type, rough coat and history as a red-deer coursing dog match what you want. Confirm those missing points before making a final decision.
What stands out
- Bred to course red deer
- Scottish origin
- Sighthound with a rough coat
- Larger and heavier-boned than a Greyhound
Worth knowing
- Large breed
- Rough coat may not suit every owner
- No lifespan is listed
Suits
- Readers seeking a Scottish sighthound
- Homes interested in a historic deer-coursing breed
Think twice if
- You need a documented lifespan before choosing
- You require fully specified measurement units
In short
The Scottish Deerhound is a Scottish sighthound with a specific historical job: coursing red deer. Its rough coat and larger, heavier-boned build set it apart from the Greyhound it resembles. The listed height is 71 and weight is 36.5, but no units or lifespan are supplied. This profile suits readers drawn to the breed’s origin and working history who are ready to verify the remaining details before choosing one.
Questions
Where does the Scottish Deerhound come from?
The Scottish Deerhound originated in Scotland.
What was the Scottish Deerhound bred to do?
It was bred to hunt red deer by coursing.
How large is a Scottish Deerhound?
The listed height is 71 and the listed weight is 36.5. The supplied details do not state measurement units.
What does a Scottish Deerhound look like?
It resembles a Greyhound but is larger and more heavily boned, with a rough coat.
How long does a Scottish Deerhound live?
No life expectancy is given in the supplied details.
Is the Scottish Deerhound a sighthound?
Yes. It is described as a large sighthound.
More dog breeds from Scotland
Golden Retriever Scotland Height 51 cm Photo: Janneke Vreugdenhil · Public domain 
Gordon Setter Scotland Height 62 cmWeight 25.5 kg Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 
Paisley Terrier Scotland Photo: William D. Drury · Public domain 
Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Scottish Deerhound — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Bearded Collie — marbla123 · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Cairn Terrier — Ronald Müller-Hagen · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Dandie Dinmont Terrier — Sannse · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Golden Retriever — Janneke Vreugdenhil · Public domain · file page
- Gordon Setter — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Paisley Terrier — William D. Drury · Public domain · file page
- Scottish Terrier — Mider · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Skye Terrier — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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