Deerhound | Facts & Information

Colors: reddish, yellow, gray, blue, brindle

Other names: Scottish Deerhound, deerhound dog

Origin

Based on the silhouettes of these dogs, found on some carved stones in Scotland, it is assumed that they are over 2000 years old and even more.

It is believed to have the same ancestry as the Irish Wolfhound. The name comes from the word deer because it was used to hunt deer by the Scottish nobility.

It has been praised and described in works and poems by several writers, including Walter Scott who had a female of this breed named Maida and whom he described as "a perfect creature from heaven".

Later it suffered a decline, but lovers of this breed managed to revive it. They're still pretty rare.

Deerhound Feed

The diet of a specimen of this breed must be severely monitored, because, during the period when it is a puppy, it tends to grow very quickly.

The breeder or kennel from which you took the dog will be able to provide you with diet options, in order to be able to maintain this dog properly.

As an adult, it is advisable for these dogs to be fed twice a day, but with less food, than to benefit from a single, but very rich meal.

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Deerhound Appearance

It is a large, powerful dog, has a long head, quite wide between the ears and flat, a tapered muzzle and adorned with a mustache and beard, with a black nose.

The eyes are medium in size, dark or hazelnut in color. The ears are set high, small, velvety and are bent with a slight fold towards the back when at rest and raised above the head without losing the fold when in action.

It has a long and strong neck. The tail is long, almost touching the ground, conically formed and keeps it resting and raised in motion. The coat has a medium-length, rough, coarse hair, a little longer on the belly, chest and head.

The most common color is blue to dark gray, but it can be yellow, light gray, red, tan or red mixed with black and white. May have white spots on the chest, paws.

Deerhound Behavior

It is an intelligent, brave, gentle, sensitive dog, barks quite a bit.

He is affectionate, devoted to the master, quite caring with children, attentive to strangers, but not particularly alert.

It has a strong hunting instinct and can cause problems with other animals.

It is used to hunt large wild animals (deer, antelopes) and as a pet.

Deerhound Training

Deerhound is an intelligent dog that will quickly learn what is required of it. They are obedient and very easy to please and understand and execute the learned commands very calmly.

Being a chicken, the activity of the chicken should be restricted and the diet supervised, so as not to give rise to health problems.

They really like to run freely, and the usual daily walks in the park are not enough for this athletic dog.

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Deerhound Features

He feels good in a fenced yard where he can run at will, but he can also accommodate in a spacious house if he is provided with the daily movement he needs to consume his innate energy. He likes to run in open spaces or beside a bicycle.

He has a strong hunting instinct and may run after the game, leaving the owner if he is not mastered. She needs training, socializing.

This dog's fur should be brushed regularly and if needed it will be manually trimmed once or twice a year. It will remove excess grown hair from the ears and from the pads of the feet.

Deerhound Diseases

In general, the Deerhound is known as a healthy breed of dogs. However, when it comes to causes of death, swelling is the most well-known cause of death.

It is very important that puppies are well fed from an early age, to ensure proper and strong bone development, and to prevent future problems.

Breeders usually check the specimens they have in their care, so it would be best to buy one here, to minimize the existing risks.