Scottish Deerhound Breed Magazine - Showsight

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coat. The climate of the United States tends to produce the mixed coat. The ideal coat is a thick, close-lying ragged coat, harsh or crisp to the touch. Color: Is a matter of fancy, but the dark blue-gray is most preferred. Next come the darker and lighter grays or brindles, the darkest being generally preferred. Yellow and sandy red or red fawn, especially with black ears and muzzles, are equally high in estimation. This was the color of the oldest known strains-the McNeil and Chesthill Menzies. White is condemned by all authorities, but a white chest and white toes, occurring as they do in many of the darkest-colored dogs, are not objected to, although the less the better, for the Deerhound is a self-colored dog. A white blaze on the head, or a white collar, should entirely disqualify. The less white the better but a slight white tip to the stern occurs in some of the best strains. Height: Height of Dogs - From 30 to 32 inches, or even more if there be symmetry without coarseness, which is rare. Height of Bitches - From 28 inches upwards. There is no objection to a bitch being large, unless too coarse, as even at her greatest height she does not approach that of the dog, and therefore could not be too big for work as overbig dogs are. Weight : From 85 to 110 pounds in dogs, and from 75 to 95 pounds in bitches. Points of the Deerhound, Arranged in Order of Importance 1. Typical-A Deerhound should resemble a rough-coated Greyhound of larger size and bone. 2. Movements-Easy, active and true. 3. As tall as possible consistent with quality. 4. Head-Long, level, well balanced, carried high. 5. Body-Long, very deep in brisket, well-sprung ribs and great breadth across hips. 6. Forelegs-Strong and quite straight, with elbows neither in nor out. 7. Thighs-Long and muscular, second thighs well muscled, stifles well bent. 8. Loins-Well arched, and belly well drawn up.

9. Coat-Rough and hard, with softer beard and brows. 10. Feet-Close, compact, with well-knuckled toes. 11. Ears-Small (dark) with Greyhound-like carriage. 12. Eyes-Dark, moderately full. 13. Neck-Long, well arched, very strong with prominent nape. 14. Shoulders-Clean, set sloping. 15. Chest-Very deep but not too narrow. 16. Tail-Long and curved slightly, carried low. 17. Teeth-Strong and level. 18. Nails-Strong and curved. Disqualification: White blaze on the head, or a white collar.

Approved March, 1935

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