Scottish Deerhound

Breed Standards for the Scottish Deerhound

General Appearance: The Scottish Deerhound has a body like that of a Greyhound but it’s of larger size and bone, enabling it to run at great speed.

Head: Good mustache and beard of silky hair; Long head with flat skull; Small, folded ears, dark in color

Tail: Long, tapering tail

Color: All shades of gray and gray brindle, with dark blue-gray preferred; yellow, red, and fawn are permitted but not seen today

Size: Weight: male: 85-110 lb; female: 75-95 lb

Height: male: 30-32”; female: at least 28”

Coat: The hair is harsh and crisp, about three to four inches long on the body, ideally close lying. Such a coat imparts a weather-resistant quality, an essential asset in cold, damp climates.

Temperament: A mellow, low-key, and easygoing, a gracious and well-mannered addition to the home.