Scottish Deerhound for sale in the Netherlands

The Scottish Deerhound is a very large gentle sighthound with explosive hunting power, little bodily reserve and unfortunately short average longevity. A suitable owner checks daily needs, health and breeding records before choosing either a puppy or an adult dog.

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Characteristics

Origin: United Kingdom, Scotland
Height: Female at least 71 cm, male at least 76 cm
Weight: Female from approximately 36.5 kg, male from approximately 45.5 kg
Life expectancy: 8–11 years
Coat: Rough wiry coat. Brush weekly and strip where necessary
Energy: High: long daily walks and regular secure sprinting
Character: Gentle, dignified, friendly, calm indoors and strongly prey-driven
Suitable for: Experienced sighthound homes with large secure running space, room and a medical budget

Background and temperament

Scottish nobility used Deerhounds to pursue red deer by sight, creating speed, courage and an enormous galloping body. That original task still shapes drive, pace and independence. Expect the breed behaviour described here and do not choose on appearance alone. Use a long line outside reliably fenced land, practise muzzle use and calm handling and manage contact with small livestock and dogs. Start socialisation, solitude and calm handling while young, using rewards and clear predictable boundaries. A stable dog can recover from new stimuli without continually barking, fleeing or threatening.

Exercise and daily care

Delay sprint conditioning until growth is complete, provide a warm soft bed and protect skin and muscles from cold, collisions and overloading. Coat care is: Rough wiry coat. Brush weekly and strip where necessary. Also inspect ears, teeth, nails, skin and pads weekly. Keep the dog lean and increase running, jumping, cycling or heavy work gradually while growing. A garden does not replace shared exercise, mental work and rest. Teach an off-switch too, so extensive activity does not become chronic agitation.

Health and choosing a breeder

Request repeated specialist cardiac assessment, liver-function testing and family records on dilated cardiomyopathy, osteosarcoma, gastric torsion, factor VII and longevity. Request original results linked to both parents and verify date, identity and assessing body. A verbal promise or DNA panel alone is insufficient. Discuss longevity, behaviour, causes of death and relatedness across the family. Choose a breeder who records problems, socialises puppies appropriately and values functional build and temperament above colour, size or show results.