Hound · Giant (75-110 lbs) · 8-11 years
Scottish Deerhound
Gentle, polite, dignified; the 'Royal Dog of Scotland' - quiet and affectionate.
At a glance
What they’re great at
Honest challenges
Moderate-high drive doesn't take days off.
What helps: Build the outlet into the routine: Lure coursing. Brain work counts double on bad-weather days - see Training School. A flirt pole in the yard delivers a workout in ten minutes.
Small fast animals flip an ancient switch - this is wiring, not disobedience.
What helps: Management IS the training: never unsupervised with small pets, period. Secure fencing plus leash or long line outdoors for life. Feed the drive legally: flirt pole and lure-chase games.
Exercise & training
Grooming & coat
Health to know about
This page can only give breed ranges. The app calculates calories and portions from your dog’s actual weight and life stage, splits them across the right number of meals, and adjusts as they grow.
Emergency red flags
Vomiting, drooling, tremors, collapse, or known ingestion
→ Call ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline 855-764-7661 immediately; do NOT induce vomiting unless instructed
→ Save your nearest 24-hour emergency vet's address and phone in your phone TODAY, not during a crisis
Unproductive retching (trying to vomit, nothing comes), rapidly swelling/hard belly, drooling, pacing, sudden distress after eating
→ Drive to the ER immediately. Do not wait to see if it passes. Untreated GDV is fatal within hours
Fainting/collapse during activity, night coughing, resting breathing rate over 30-35 breaths/min while asleep, blue-tinged gums
→ Sleeping respiratory rate over 30 warrants a call today; collapse or labored breathing means ER immediately
Prolonged bleeding from minor cuts or nail trims, gum bleeding, unexplained bruising
→ Apply firm pressure and go to the vet; make sure a clotting disorder note is on the medical file BEFORE any surgery
The app keeps every Scottish Deerhound red flag on your phone and opens them with no connection at all — which is the whole point at 2am in a car park. Add it to your home screen and it works like any other app.
📊 The numbers›
Typical ranges for planning, not promises — costs vary by region, breeder and individual dog.
| Group | Hound |
| Size | Giant (75-110 lbs) |
| Lifespan | 8-11 years |
| Healthy adult weight | 75–110 lb |
| Original purpose | Coursing red deer. |
| Monthly care | $130-$220 |
| Typical puppy price | $1,500-$3,000 |
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