General Appearance
General formation is that of a Greyhound of larger size and bone. Chest deep rather than broad but not too narrow or slab-sided. Good girth of chest is indicative of great lung power. The loin well arched and drooping to the tail. A straight back is not desirable, this formation being unsuited for uphill work, and very unsightly.
Owning
Scottish Deerhounds are easy-going in temperament. The Scottish Deerhound has a shaggy, harsh coat, which sheds very little.
Did You Know
On October 1 and 2 of 1994 the American Kennel Club made history by holding the inaugural National Lure Coursing Championship at Mt. Holly, NJ. The winner was a 14-month-old Scottish Deerhound. The Scottish Deerhound was first registered by the AKC in 1886 and Bonnie Robin was the name of the first registered dog. Three Scottish Deerhounds earned the Junior Courser title (JC) in 1993, 16 in 1994, and 15 in 1995.