Scottish Deerhound Breed Magazine - Showsight

UNDERSTANDING THE SCOTTISH DEERHOUND STANDARD

Pedigrees of Scottish Deerhounds , 1894, ~ compiled by Capt. G.A. Graham and edited by Edwin Weston Bell. 536 Deerhounds were entered into the record with this volume, with the branches of some stretching backto the early1800’s,clearly linked to family strains that had been bred pure since the 1750’s. This is an ancient breed with a well documented history.

UNDERSTANDING THE SCOTTISH DEERHOUND STANDARD

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POINTS of A DEERHOUND The Standard describes a mature Deerhound. A Deerhound generally isn’t mature until 4+ years. Most Deerhounds are shown between the ages of 1 to 4 years. This makes judging Deerhounds a challenge!

Rossie Ralph, whelped 1887

“… bred by Mr. Clark, Glenfeshie, son of the noted foxhunter and breeder of deerhounds for many years.” ~ from Weston Bell’s The Scottish Deerhound, 1892.

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