Scottish Deerhound Puppies for Sale

Scottish Deerhound Puppies for Sale: About the Breed

A very friendly and loveable breed, the Scottish Deerhound can come off as intimidating, however is very gentle. Described best as a gentleman, this breed is quite willful and rather difficult to train. Not recommended for a home with non-canine companions.

Character

Quiet, loving, devoted and loyal, this loveable breed will surely steal the hearts of everyone he meets. Courageous yet friendly, this dog does well in a home environment with children. Slow learning however, this breed requires consistent training methods.

Temperament

The Scottish Deerhound is a large breed that does exceptionally well with other animals and even small children. Tolerable and quiet, this breed makes an excellent child's companion. Socialization as a pup is required for any breed however. Does not do well with smaller animals.

Care

The Wiry coat of the Scottish Deerhound should be brushed occasionally to keep shedding to a minimum. Generally an average shedding breed. Dead hairs should be plucked by professional groomer, as well as trimming. The Scottish Deerhound is overall somewhat easy to care for.

Coat

Coat on the Scottish Deerhound should be harsh and wiry. Ragged coated, crisp and thick, hair should lie closely to the body of said dog giving him a shaggy and unkempt appearance.

Training

A slow learner, the Scottish Deerhound does not do well in obedience. This breed is easy to housetrain, yet difficult in obedience training. It is recommended that obedience classes be started as a pup to prevent later issues.

Activity

Great for jogs; Scottish Deerhounds require a lot of exercise. Does well in a home environment, but should be exercised daily and does best with at least a large yard. This breed loves to run, and makes an excellent running or jogging partner.

Weight

Male: 85-110; Female: 75-95 lbs

Height

Male: 30-32; Female: 28 inches

Color Variations

Curious about the color palette of Scottish Deerhound puppies? You'll discover a captivating array of hues and patterns that define their distinctive personalities. Below you will find common and rare coat colors for the Scottish Deerhound breed. *Remember, coat colors often change as a puppy grows older and cannot be guaranteed to remain constant.

• Blue
• Blue Brindle
• Blue Fawn
• Blue Harlequin
• Brindle
• Brindle Merle
• Brindle Sable
• Dark Grizzle
• Dark Sable
• Fawn
• Fawn Brindle
• Fawn Sable
• Gray Brindle
• Grey
• Grey Brindle
• Grey Fawn
• Grey Harlequin
• Grizzle
• Harlequin
• Light Grizzle
• Light Sable
• Mahogany Brindle
• Red
• Red Brindle
• Red Fawn
• Red Sable
• Silver Brindle
• Silver Fawn
• Silver Sable
• Wheaten
• White

Name Variations

Searching for common aliases for Scottish Deerhound puppies? Ever wondered what other names people use for this breed? Find your answer to what other people call the Scottish Deerhound by exploring their affectionate nicknames or monikers below. This list will help you in your search for Deerhound puppies and even Highland Deerhound puppies for sale as they relate to the Scottish Deerhound breed.

• Deerhound
• Highland Deerhound
• Hunting Greyhound
• Rough Greyhound
• Scotch Greyhound