Scottish Deerhound portrait
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Scottish Deerhound

The original purpose of the Scottish Deerhound dog breed was to hunt and bring down the Scottish roe deer, a magnificent beast twice or more the dog’s size. Today, if the Scottish Deerhound were writing a personals ad, they’d say that they enjoy long walks, opportunities to run, regular meals, and a nice sofa to nap on.

Statistics
Dog Breed Group
Hound Dogs
Height
28 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight
75 to 110 pounds
Life Span
8 to 11 years
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