Scottish Deerhound Puppies For Sale near Dallas, TX

Scottish Deerhounds are giant dogs who like to live the large and in charge lifestyle. They love to chase and eat. They also love their owners but don’t worry so much about pleasing you, unless the both of you happen to want the same thing. Full-grown, they typically weigh 75-110 pounds and stand 28-32 inches tall.

Scottish Deerhounds are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Scottish Deerhounds can get along with older, more respectful children, but they are not the type of dog you buy to keep a child company. They’re too busy doing their own thing to worry about amusing a child! They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

When your Scottish Deerhound is a puppy, they will seem like a child who has just eaten every candy bar in the chocolate factory. You’ll need to exercise them all of the time when they are younger, which means bringing them somewhere that they can run at full speed until their heart is content. Dog parks and safe wooded areas that you are familiar with make great places to let your Scottish Deerhound off-leash so they can use up their large energy supply. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

Scottish Deerhounds have a rough coat that should be brushed two or three times a week to remove any tangles or dead hair. Some have a longer coat than others that will require extra attention to be sure it doesn’t become tangled. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Scottish Deerhounds are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. They can adapt to many different living situations, but they ideally live somewhere with a large, fenced-in backyard where they can play. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.