Scottish Deerhound
Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Fun Fact
Scottish Deerhounds were so valued in medieval Scotland that only royalty and nobility were allowed to own them.
Large, rough-coated sighthound bred for deer hunting. Gentle, dignified, and loyal with a calm temperament.
🏷️ Breed
Scottish Deerhound
💭 Temperament
Gentle, dignified, loyal, calm, courageous
📏 Size
Giant (34-50 kg)
⏳ Lifespan
8-11 years
🎨 Colors
Blue-grey, brindle, fawn, red, grey, black
🌍 Origin
Scotland, medieval times
🏠 Habitat
Domestic — needs space and regular exercise
🍽️ Diet
High-protein commercial dog food; substantial portions
✓ FCI Group
Group 10
✓ FCI Section
Sighthounds
✓ FCI Number
164