Facts about the deerhound dog

Scottish Deerhound

  Deerhound is a Scottish breed of dog, close to the Irish wolfhound in ancestry. It was named for its skill at deer hunting, but it is now seldom used for hunting. The deerhound is a member of the hound class of dogs. It is a rugged, but graceful, dog with a keen sense of smell. It measures from 28 to 32 inches (71 to 81 centimeters) tall at the shoulder, and weighs from 75 to 110 pounds (34 to 50 kilograms). The coat of the deerhound is 3 to 4 inches (8 to 10 centimeters) long, and is coarse and wiry. It may be gray, brindle, or wheaten in color. The deerhound makes an excellent pet.