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Scottish Deerhound

Hound Group

Scottish Deerhound dog, photographed by Sisteskrik
Sisteskrik · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

The Scottish Deerhound is in the AKC's Hound Group. It comes from Scotland, Scottish Highlands (medieval to 16th century). Males weigh 39–50 kg and females 34–43 kg. It stands 71–81 cm tall. It typically lives 8–11 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Scottish Deerhound is a large breed of sighthound that originated in Scotland. It is a powerful and athletic breed, with a long, wiry coat. Its head is large and round, with small, erect ears. Its legs are strong and muscular, and its tail is usually docked. The Scottish Deerhound is an intelligent and loyal breed, and it makes an excellent family pet. It is an active breed, and it needs plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. It is loyal and affectionate, and it enjoys spending time with its family.

Group
Hound Group
Origin
Scotland, Scottish Highlands (medieval to 16th century)
Coat
medium wire · dark blue-gray, gray, brindle, yellow, sandy red, and red fawn with black points
Also known as
Deerhound and Highland Deerhound
Recognized by
AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Hypoallergenic
No
Id
861977df-b35a-49c4-b155-e9d29bbd2f0d

Traits

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Scottish Deerhound. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from images.akc.org deerhound.org ukcdogs.com purina.com petfinder.com europuppy.com

Scottish Deerhound FAQ

How long does a Scottish Deerhound live?
The Scottish Deerhound has a life span of 8–11 years.
How big does a Scottish Deerhound get?
Males weigh 39–50 kg and females 34–43 kg. Height ranges from 71–81 cm.
Is the Scottish Deerhound hypoallergenic?
No, the Scottish Deerhound is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Scottish Deerhound in?
The Scottish Deerhound is in the AKC's Hound Group.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/861977df-b35a-49c4-b155-e9d29bbd2f0d. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request 
curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/861977df-b35a-49c4-b155-e9d29bbd2f0d"
Response 
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        "min": 8
      },
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      },
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          "gray",
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          "yellow",
          "sandy red",
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        ],
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      },
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        "KC",
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        },
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          "title": "Breed Standards: Scottish Deerhound (UKC)"
        },
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        },
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          "title": "Scottish Deerhound Dog Breed & Adoption Info (Petfinder)"
        },
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The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/861977df-b35a-49c4-b155-e9d29bbd2f0d/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.