Deerhound
Deerhounds are gentle, friendly dogs that are obedient and easy to train, because they only want to please.
About the Deerhound
These good-natured dogs are never suspicious or nervous, carrying themselves with dignity. While they look like rough-coated greyhounds but bigger, with larger bones, Deerhounds are great companions, outstanding hunters and equally skilled runners.
Historically, there have always been rough-coated sighthounds in Scotland. Crossbreeding and selection have fashioned the Deerhound, which is now an emblematic breed in Scotland.
Source: key facts and characteristics sourced from Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)
Breed specifics
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Size category
- Large
- Avg life expectancy
- 8–11 years
Gentle / Friendly / Obedient / Enthusiastic / Calm / Loving / Resilient / Even-tempered
Key facts
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