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Breed Standards for
the Scottish Deerhound |
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General Appearance: |
The
Scottish Deerhound has a body like that of a Greyhound but
it’s of larger size and bone, enabling it to run at great
speed. |
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Head: |
Good
mustache and beard of silky hair; Long head with flat skull;
Small, folded ears, dark in color |
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Tail: |
Long, tapering tail |
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Color: |
All
shades of gray and gray brindle, with dark blue-gray
preferred; yellow, red, and fawn are permitted but not seen
today |
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Size: |
Weight: male: 85-110 lb; female: 75-95 lb
Height: male: 30-32”; female: at least 28” |
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Coat: |
The
hair is harsh and crisp, about three to four inches long on
the body, ideally close lying. Such a coat imparts a
weather-resistant quality, an essential asset in cold, damp
climates. |
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Temperament: |
A
mellow, low-key, and easygoing, a gracious and well-mannered
addition to the home. |
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