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	American Kennel Club - Scottish Deerhound dog dogs puppy puppies
		On all Deerhounds, irrespective of color of coat, the ears should be fl or dark colored.
		Deerhounds do not stoop to their work like the Greyhounds.
		Dropped perfectly down or curved when the Deerhound is still, when in motion or excited, curved, but in no instance lifted out of line of the back.
	www.akc.org /breeds/scottish_deerhound/index.cfm (955 words)

	Scottish Deerhound - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In deer-stalking, the Deerhound would be slipped at close range, after a red deer had been singled out and shot, in the case the deer did not fall, the intention being that the Deerhound would pull the wounded deer down as soon as possible.
		The Scottish Deerhound is closely related to the Irish Wolfhound, and was hunted in a similar manner to the Borzoi, and other large sighthounds.
		Scottish Deerhounds compete in conformation, lure coursing, and where it is still legal, in some states of the USA, in hare coursing.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Deerhound (620 words)

	OzPets - Dogs - Deerhound
		The Deerhound has played an important part in the development of this country and it is undoubtedly true that it is one of, if not the oldest breed of British dog - Here, in the early days it was in demand as a companion and as a supplier of food.
		Deerhounds have a hunting origin so must be socialised as a puppy in order to introduce them properly to other small animals.
		Deerhounds are generally great with children though they are not a dog to be roughed and tumbled with.
	www.ozpets.com.au /dogs/review/deerhound.shtml (1274 words)

	Scottish Deerhound - Canada's Guide to Dogs
		The Scottish Deerhound is one of the largest of the Hound breeds and was originally used for his combination of strength and speed necessary to chase and catch deer weighing as much as 250 pounds.
		It is unclear when the breed became known as the Deerhound; however, as early as the third century, dogs of the Greyhound type were used for hunting.
		The average age of onset of this disease in Deerhounds is 6 1/2 years and it is four times as common in males as it is in females.
	www.canadasguidetodogs.com /deerhound.htm (985 words)

	Boardogs - Deerhound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Deerhounds don’t use their nose much when hunting, they rely on their excellent vision and speed.
		The Deerhounds true colours shone when they were in pursuit of a Deer, not only covering great distances in a short time but showing awesome courage in pulling down and dispatching anything from Hinds to fully grown stags.
		Purebred Deerhounds have a few faults as pig dogs as they hunt mainly by sight not smell and their long coat is not suitable for burr invested country.
	www.boardogs.com /Boardogs_Deerhounds.htm (1199 words)

	The Deerhound Coursing Club - Annex 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Deerhounds are the direct descendants of the hounds that accompanied the Celts as they migrated Westwards across Europe in the Bronze Age.
		Deerhounds are designed to reach up and not down in order to secure their quarry and have difficulty in stooping to pick up a hare – even when they are able to match its pace.
		Deerhound coursing meetings are run in accordance with the stipulations of the NCC with licensed Judges and Slippers employed.
	www.huntinginquiry.gov.uk /evidence/deerhounds2.htm (4716 words)

	Caber Feidh Scottish Deerhounds
		Deerhounds are loving, humorous, whimsical, athletic, and become sincerely devoted to their human companions.
		Deerhounds are wonderful dogs for those who have a large, safely fenced area for them to exercise in, and who do not spend long hours away from home on a regular basis.
		Deerhounds are not good obedience dogs, though if you have endless patience and a wonderful sense of humor you can do obedience work with them.
	www.caberfeidh.com /Deerhounds.htm (560 words)

	Scottish Deerhound Dog and Puppies
		As the deer population declined in England the Deerhound fell from favour, but was still greatly valued in the Scottish Highlands where the terrain suited the wild deer.
		In Australia the Scottish Deerhound was put to use to keep down the kangaroo population and to hunt the dingo.
		The Scottish Deerhound's coat needs to be brushed once or twice weekly, the hair on the head, chest and stomach should be much softer than the hair on the body, neck and legs.
	www.dog-names.org.uk /scottish-deerhound.htm (1981 words)

	American Sighthound Field Association - Album - Scottish Deerhound
		From there on the term Deerhound has been applied to the breed, which of all dogs has been found best suited for the pursuit and killing of the deer.
		A leash of Deerhounds was held the fine whereby a noble lord condemned to death might purchase his reprieve.
		The high valuation of the Deerhound is not the result of rarity so much as the fact that as a hunter he is pre-eminent, with a high aggregate of desirable characteristics.
	www.asfa.org /album/deerhound/index.htm (314 words)

	Scottish Deerhound Information
		It is not known whether the Deerhound was at one time identical with the ancient Irish Wolfdog and over time was bred to be better suited to hunt deer.
		A leash of Deerhounds was held the fine whereby a noble lord condemned to death might purchase his reprive.
		The Deerhound was held at such a high esteem that the desire for exclusive ownership has endangered the continuance of the breed.
	www.sidyboysfoolin.com /ScottishDeerhound.html?1054690556778 (586 words)

	Scottish Deerhounds: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
		Scottish Deerhound puppies and adolescents can be as active and mischievous as any other breed, but adults are calm, graceful, and undemanding.
		Scottish Deerhounds don't need miles of running, but they MUST have regular opportunities to vent their energy through all-out galloping a few times a week.
		Scottish Deerhounds tolerate well-behaved children, but they do not like to be mauled or hugged or teased and if not allowed to move away from a persistent child, they could react defensively.
	www.yourpurebredpuppy.com /reviews/scottishdeerhounds.html (1031 words)

	Scottish Deerhound, Scottish Deerhounds, Deerhound, Deerhounds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Scottish Deerhound appears to be a rough-coated Greyhound.
		Bred as a deer hunting dog of the Scottish chieftains in the Middle Ages, the dog gained size and strength.
		The Deerhound was once so popular with Scottish high nobility that the breed became known as the royal dog of Scotland.
	www.dogbreedinfo.com /scottishdeerhound.htm (632 words)

	De Scottish Deerhound - Windhonden.nl
		De Deerhound is gesteld op mensen en is trouw aan zijn eigen gezin.
		The first deerhound club was formed in England in the 1860s, around the same time the first deerhounds were exhibited in dog shows.
		The Scottish deerhound has a body like that of a greyhound but is of larger size and bone, enabling it to run at great speed using the double-suspension gallop without sacrificing strength and endurance.
	www.windhonden.nl /deerhound.htm (1221 words)

	Deerhound
		The Deerhound is a member of the hound group.
		In general the Deerhound is a relatively healthy dog with bloat being one of the main causes of death.
		The Deerhound should have a long head, broad at the ears and tapering to the eyes, the muzzle tapers to the nose.
	www.petplanet.co.uk /petplanet/breeds/Deerhound.htm (731 words)

	Deerhound at Kaynine Online
		Deerhounds have been in Australia since early colonial times and were a much-needed source to supply meat by keeping down the kangaroo population; later they were used for killing the dingo and fox that preyed upon the sheep flocks.
		If a Deerhound is an outdoor dog it needs to be provided with a draught free kennel not too far from the house; Deerhounds like to be close to the family and will feel rejected if banished outside.
		Now you know a little about the Deerhound and have decided this is the dog for you contact the breed club or your state controlling body for purebred dogs as listed on the reverse of this brochure.
	www.kaynineonline.com /breed_deerhound.htm (801 words)

	Scottish Deerhound, Scottish Deerhounds, Puppies for Sale
		As a companion the Deerhound is ideal, being tractable and easy to train and possessing the most dependable loyalty and utmost devotion to their masters.
		Scottish Deerhound coat should consist of brushing, plucking excess hair from the ears and trimming the pads of their feet.
		Deerhounds need a tremendous amount of exercise which should consist of free time off leash as they love to run.
	www.2000dogs.com /scottishdeerhound.htm (378 words)

	Scottish Deerhound
		As the name suggests, the Scottish Deerhound was bred in Scotland to hunt deer.
		Today, Scottish Deerhounds are kept as pets by a few people with enough room for this large breed.
		Although the Scottish Deerhound very closely resembles the Irish Wolfhound, they are a much smaller (although not at all small!) breed, a legacy of their Greyhound heritage.
	www.dogtraining-sy.com /ashranwa/Scottish.htm (350 words)

	Deerhound
		British breeders worked to preserve and improve the Deerhound, and the first standard was written in 1892.
		A Deerhound and Irish Wolfhound breed club was founded in 1974.
		Very hardy, active, and not as fast as the Greyhound, the Deerhound seldom barks and is gentle, calm, good-natured, and a devoted pet.
	www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/Deerhound.htm (253 words)

	Petnet - Information on responsible pet ownership in Australia
		In fact, the breed was held in such high esteem that a "leash of Deerhounds" was the only payment by which a noble lord condemned to death might purchase his reprieve!
		Revered for his courage and tenacity as a stag hunter, plus his devoted loyalty to the Highland chieftains and their kin, it was not until the introduction of improved firearms that his skills were no longer in great demand.
		It is pleasing to note that the Deerhound of today retains to a remarkable degree the quality, character, and appearance of his ancestors.
	www.petnet.com.au /dogs/D132.html (236 words)

	RescuePoint Breed Information: Dogs Deerhound
		The Deerhound, also sometimes called a Scottish Deerhound, is a breed of dog, specifically a member of the sight hound family.
		The Deerhound is a large dog that needs quite a bit of exercise to keep it healthy.
		Deerhounds were bred in parallel with the English Greyhound for very similar purposes.
	www.rescuepoint.com /about/deerhound.shtml (370 words)

	Scottish Deerhound : Dog Breeds - Dog.com
		Deerhounds were founding stock when the American Kennel Club was organized.
		Two deerhounds, the hunting companions of Gen. George Custer, were with him at the Battle of the Little Big Horn.
		Bloat, although not as prone to it as its sister breed, the Irish Wolfhound.
	www.dog.com /breed/Scottish-Deerhound.asp (237 words)

	What to feed a Scottish Deerhound
		The Scottish Deerhound is a direct descendant of an Egyptian desert sight hound.
		There are over 170 different molecular forms of the mineral "calcium." The source of the mineral calcium that a Scottish Deerhound can easily assimilate can be hard for a different breed to assimilate and thus that other breed can develop kidney stones on the best source of calcium for a Scottish Deerhound.
		If you want to buy a commercial all-breed food to feed your Scottish Deerhound, I suggest that you visit some of the web sites listed on my Tail-Wagging Links page or read the articles at this web site that tell you what is in commercial dog foods and how to read their labels.
	home.att.net /~wdcusick/ScottishDeerhound.html (1515 words)

	Deerhound#
		The Deerhound is a large sighthound, built on similar lines to a greyhound but with greater size and bone and a harsh grey coat.
		The minimum height for bitches is 28 inches and for dogs is 30 inches, though in the show ring the average is probably two inches taller than this.
		All Deerhounds should (and if bred by a responsible breeder and with sensible rearing most) have a good temperament and should not be nervous or aggressive.
	www.pedigreedogs.co.uk /breeds/deerhound.htm (709 words)

	Scottish Deerhound Web Ring
		This site is dedicated to my Deerhounds and has a link to my other site which is about coursing.
		Personal website on my deerhounds including photos, pedigrees and info with links on our favorite activities including show ring, coursing and playing in the woods.
		Deerhounds, home on the Amnicon for 25 years and a part of the wilderness spirit present here.
	m.webring.com /hub?ring=dhring (321 words)

	Deerhounds-Online HOME (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Even though there were very few deerhound litters in the early days, several new deerhound enthusiasts emerged and the breed was strongly supported by them from early on.
		In 1980, Skotlanninhirvikoirakerho (The Scottish Deerhound Club of Finland) was founded and there are still members who have been in the club since the Club began.
		Even though the deerhound as a breed has been established in Finland, the ring of enthusiasts is fairly small.
	www.deerhounds-online.de /deerh_frame_finnland.html (1389 words)

	Scottish Deerhound Mousepads
		The Scottish Deerhound dog depicted on this 9 1/4" x 7 3/4" mousepad is not your ordinary dog picture.
		The Scottish Deerhound design was drawn with the input of respected AKC dog breeders and judges to ensure the breed rendition adheres to the AKC breed standard.
		This Scottish Deerhound mousepad with rounded corners and a no-slip rubber base is designed for years of use and durable wear.
	www.animalstamps.com /Scottish-Deerhound-mousepads.htm (139 words)

	Scottish Deerhound dog breed and breeder information profile - Pets.ca
		It is recommended that he have a home with a high fenced yard as he can easily jump a six-foot fence.
		As a companion the Deerhound is ideal, being tractable and easy to train and possessing the most dependable loyalty and utmost devotion to his master.
		The Scottish Deerhound is featured in the writings of novelist, Sir Walter Scott who had a female Scottish Deerhound named "Maida".
	www.pets.ca /breedprofiles/a/scottishdeerhound/s33.htm (284 words)

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