Scottish Deerhound Breed Magazine - Showsight

UNDERSTANDING THE SCOTTISH DEERHOUND STANDARD

9) Coat: harsh and wiry….. with softer beard and brows

Roslyn~ 2 years Roslyn ~ 7 years What happens between year one and four? ~ the dog muscles up and has more substance and depth of brisket ~ the leggy adolescent look disappears ~ the croup drops slightly and rear angulation increases, ~ neck and chest fill out, ~ the coat develops with maturity and facial hair begins to grow

UNDERSTANDING THE SCOTTISH DEERHOUND STANDARD

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Coat:Rough and hard ….3 or 4 inches long (a mature coat)…slight fringe, no feathering,the less white the better

“Dobey” A “wooly” ( incorrect) coat

“Ghost” ~ 13 years Arough hard, correct coat

UNDERSTANDING THE SCOTTISH DEERHOUND STANDARD

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