All puppies are sensitive to noise including Deerhound puppies bearing in mind that like all sighthounds they are ultra-sensitive by nature to any sort of loud sounds including raised voices. It's important to keep the noise levels down when a new puppy arrives in the home. TVs and music should not be played too loud which could end up stressing a small puppy out and which could result in them being timid and shy. Keeping vet appointments The Hilton of Cadboll Stone dates from around 1,200 years ago, and depicts at the bottom of the panel a deer that is being chased by two large dogs and two armed horsemen. [1] However, systematic zooarchaeology and genetics have yet to show any connection between those symbolic representations of dog types and the modern breed, which only became widely known as the Scottish Deerhound related to English regional greyhounds, such as the Highland greyhound in the early 19th century. [2] The Deerhound was in earlier times believed to be descended from old Gaelic hounds, and therefore closely related to the Irish Wolfhound, [3] it was in fact the major foundation breed in the late 19th century of the modern Irish Wolfhound.

Health Problems of Scottish Deerhounds". deerhound.org. Scottish Deerhound Club of America . Retrieved 2009-01-20.Other vets recommend spaying and neutering dogs when they are 6 months old but never any earlier unless for medical reasons. With this said many breeds are different and it is always advisable to discuss things with a vet and then follow their advice on when a dog should be spayed or neutered. What about obesity problems? Please visit our Health Test Results Finder to discover the DNA or screening scheme test results for any dog on The Kennel Club's Breed Register. Like all sighthounds, the quiet, dignified Scottish Deerhound doesn't behave like most dog breeds you may be used to, like a Golden Retriever or German Shepherd. For example, a Scottish Deerhound is unlikely to fetch a ball or play tug-of-war or protect your family. The Kennel Club strongly recommends that all breeders whether KC Assured on not should tests all Deerhound puppies before being sold for the following health issue: All responsible Deerhound breeders would ensure that their stud dogs are tested for known hereditary and congenital health issues known to affect the breed by using the following schemes:

Bell, E. Winston (2013-03-05). The Scottish Deerhound With Notes On Its Origin And Characteristics. Read Books Ltd. pp. 24–25. ISBN 978-1-4474-8889-7. Thanks to the efforts and endeavours of breed enthusiasts the Deerhound did not vanish altogether although the gene pool was very small. As such breeders introduced other dogs with an end goal being to improve vigour and size. Sir Walter Scott owned a now famous male Deerhound called "Maida" a dog that was produced by crossing a Deerhound bitch with a Pyrenean. Bloodhounds were also introduced into the mix which helped improve a Deerhound's scenting skills. The Borzoi too was used with an end goal being to improve a dog's conformation and elegance. In 1886 the Deerhound Club was founded and a breed standard was established a few years later in 1892. This was later amended in 1948 a standard which remains the same today.

Oh, certainly, Scottish Deerhound puppies and adolescents are as active, awkward, and mischievous as any other breed. But adults tend to be calm, graceful, and undemanding. They learn house rules well and spend much of their time sprawled blissfully on the softest sofa. Generally sighthounds do not like to be mauled or clutched at; they tend to move away from too much overt physicalness.

Breed health co-ordinators are individuals working on behalf of breed clubs and councils who are advocates for the health and welfare of their chosen breed. They acts as a spokesperson on matters of health and will collaborate with The Kennel Club on any health concerns the breed may have. Older Deerhounds need to be fed a good quality diet that meets their needs at this stage of their lives all the while keeping a close eye on a dog's weight. A rough feeding guide for older dogs is as follows bearing in mind they should be fed highly digestible food that does not contain any additives: Emotional sensitivity. Be honest.... is there tension in your home? Are people loud or angry or emotional? Scottish Deerhounds are extremely sensitive to stress and do best in a peaceful, harmonious home.Deerhounds are not the best choice for first time dog owners because they are better suited to people who are familiar with the specific needs when it comes to care feeding costs and veterinary bills associated with large sighthounds. What about prey drive? With the advent of dog shows more enthusiasts became aware of the Deerhound which went a long way in improving and stabilising the breed. Today the Deerhound is still very rarely seen both here in the UK and elsewhere in the world with their numbers remaining low. As such these beautiful dogs have been placed on the native breed vulnerable list by The Kennel Club and anyone wanting to share a home with one would need to register their interest with breeders and go on a list for the pleasure of doing so. Interesting facts about the breed