The Scottish Deerhound is a breed of sighthound bred for hunting deer. They were used as deer hunting dogs for Scottish tribes in the Middle Ages. They became known as the royal dog of Scotland and no one ranking below earl was permitted to own one. Their number decreases when human invented guns to use for deerhunting and no longer needed their service.
physical appearance
The Scottish Deerhound is tall and slim appearing to be a rough-coated Greyhound, but larger and bigger boned. Despite their large stature, they move om a graceful manner. The ears are high set, folded back like a greyhound. Coat colors include shades of blue gray, gray, yellow and sandy red or red fawn and brindle and black, sometimes with black ears and muzzle. There is sometimes a little white on the chest, paws and tail.
behavior
The Deerhounds are very well mannered and affectionate. They are loving and good with children. They are very diginified and loyal and are friendly with anyone. This is a good trait to have but not if you are looking for a watchdog because they will befriend anyone, even strangers. They are very active and need to be taken for a long walk everyday. DO not let them off your leash (unless trained properly) because they will obey their instincts and start chasing off every moving thing they see.