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Houndlarge🌍 Scotlandcoursing hound; deer hunter
Scottish Deerhound
Courteous, gentle, easygoing, athletic
Popularity
771
Large coursing hound bred for deer; dignified, friendly, and needs room to run.
Lifespan
8–11 years
Coat
harsh, wiry, rough
Colors
gray, brindle, fawn, blue-gray
Male height
30–32 in
Female height
28–30 in
Male weight
85–110 lb
Female weight
75–95 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
3
Trainability
3
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
2
Prey drive
5
Barking
2
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
2
Drooling
2
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
2
Cold tolerance
4
