Scottish Deerhound — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)

Scottish Deerhound — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed is a rough-coated sighthound that should resemble a Greyhound of larger size and bone, with easy, active and true movement.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Height is 30–32 inches for dogs (sometimes more if still balanced) and 28 inches upward for bitches; weight is 85–110 lb in dogs and 75–95 lb in bitches.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is harsh and wiry, about 3–4 inches long on the body, neck and quarters, softer on the head, breast and belly, with a slight fringe on the legs; a woolly coat is faulty.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Colour is a matter of preference: dark blue-grey is most liked, then other greys and brindles, and yellow, sandy red or red fawn (especially with black ears and muzzle) are equally valued; white is disliked, though a white chest and toes are tolerated.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualification: a white blaze on the head, or a white collar.