Scottish Deerhound
The Scottish Deerhound looks like a long wirehaired version of a Greyhound but is actually larger. Hailing from the British Isles, this dog is an excellent running and biking companion and does well with active families.
History
As hunters, Ridgebacks were sent out in packs of two or more (usually twenty) to track down, then corner and wear down a lion by taunting and goading it into confusion, this is known as keeping the lion "at bay". The dogs, working in revolving groups, kept the lion at bay until the hunter arrived to dispatch the occupied lion with a well placed rifle shot from relatively close range. However, because the very vicious lion's reaction, this hunting method was a sort of suicide for the dogs and was used rarely
Appearance and Size
The Scottish Deerhound has an appearance similar to a Greyhound. The chest is deep and narrow with an arched loin. The forelegs are straight and the rear end droops. The tail is long and almost reaches the ground when held straight but can also be curled at the end. The head is long with a tapering pointed muzzle. The ears are set high on the head and folded back. The coat of the Scottish Deerhound is harsh, wiry and about 3 to 4 inches long. The color is most often dark blue grey but can be light grey, brindle, yellow, red or red fawn with black points. The adult Scottish Deerhound stands around 28 to 32 inches at the shoulder and weighs about 75 to 110 pounds.
Personality
The Scottish Deerhound is a gentle and patient dog that is wonderful with children. He has a dignified air and a loving manner, therefore he does not do well as a watch dog or guard dog
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Videos of Scottish Deerhounds
The Scottish Deerhound - Chapter 1
Here is the gentle Scottish Deerhound. Enjoy the video and stay tuned to the official Dog.com YouTube channel for more Scottish Deerhound videos! For dog food for your Scottish Deerhound, visit www.dog.com today!
Meet Inkjet a Deerhound Scottish currently available for adoption at Petango.com! 1/8/2012 5:32:43
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Scottish Deerhound & Jack Russell Terrier
Willow the Deerhound VS. Mouse the Jack Russell Terrier Guess Who Wins
Deer dogs running hard in AL
9 head of good hounds running the fire out of 2 deer!two races going at one time and then join up to make one solid pack.
Crombie with the dogs....wmv
Dog walks up at Crombie with Jake (American Bulldog), Fae & Freya (Scottish Deerhounds) and Zeta (Rottweiler).
Terrier versus Scottish Deerhound part 2
Our 3 year old (and fluffy) bedlington terrier Gizmo playing and being chased in the backyard by our 5 1/2 month old Scottish Deerhound, Sirius. Two very fast dogs that love to wrestle :)
Bedlington Terrier versus Scottish Deerhound part 1
Our 3 year old (and fluffy) bedlington terrier Gizmo playing and being chased in the backyard by our 5 1/2 month old Scottish Deerhound, Sirius. Two very fast dogs that love to wrestle :)
deer hunting with dogs (hunt #4)
deer hunting with dogs, second hunt of the day in south georgia with beagles
Rawley and my nephews playing
My 11 and a half week old Scottish Deerhound puppy, Rawley, playing with my nephews at Sigmund Stern Grove dog park.
Irish Wolfhounds & Scottish Deerhounds
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deer hunting with dogs in north florida
deer hunting with dogs in west fiftone hunting club. beagles jumped this buck quick and ran it straight to another club. the video is a little long but has a great finish
deer hunting with dogs in north florida part 2
deer hunting with dogs in west fiftone hunting club. dogs jumped this buck quick and ran it straight to another club. dogs are distant so turn your volume up
Frolicking Scottish Deerhound
This is Sirius our 6 and half month old Scottish Deerhound puppy. Whenever he plays with a toy that is intriguing, he tends to dance with it and toss it all around the yard or house. It doesn't matter if it is a tennis ball or piece of paper. When he does this in the house he throws the toy high into the air and his front paws hit the hardwood floor with with a thud. He is a happy puppy and very inventive.
