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Scottish Deerhound

    height of a scottish deerhound
group: hound/
sighthound
height: m 30-32"/ 76.2-81.3 cm
f 28-30"/ 71.1-76.2 cm
types: weight: m 85-110 lbs /
38.6-49.89 kg,
f 65-95 lbs / 29.5-43.09 kg
colors: fawn, yellow/sandy red or red fawn, red, red-brindle, gray, dark blue gray or brindle, black-brindle
physical traits: large, graceful, dignified, wistful
hair type: wiry, harsh, shaggy, weather-resistant, 3-4" long
personality/
temperament:
loving, easy-going, loving, devoted, gentle, affectionate, even-tempered, obedient, enjoys human companionship
maintenance/
special needs:

exercise, lots of food, tall fence, space, little shedding, little grooming
nickname: Deerhound
origination: Great Britain, Scotland
bred for: hunting deer, nobility
identifying traits: very tall, slender, wiry haired
ideal for: family, companionship, other pets, cooler climates, country life
good with kids? yes
life expectancy: 8-12 yrs  
health concerns:  
of interest:  
kennel clubs: akc, saku, ankc, uk-(Deerhound), fci-(rough haired sighthounds dog group), nzkc (Deerhound)-(hound dog group), ukc-(sighthound/pariah dog group), ckc
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