Deerhound

Deerhound 

description


The Bloodhound is tall and thin , a greyhound haired seems to be, but bigger and bigger boned . The head is flat and broad between the ears , with a muzzle that tapers to a point at the nose . The nose is black and sometimes blue on blue dogs - beige . The teeth meet in a level bite . The eyes are dark or brown or hazel , with the edges of black eyes. The ears are set high, folded like a greyhound . If the dog is excited , the ears are half kicks . The chest is deep , not broad , but not too tight. The front legs are straight. The tail is long , low range, almost touching the ground . The wiry coat is 4.3 inches ( 10:07 cm ) or larger and harder on the body, neck, beard, the shorter and sweeter mustache and mane and is on the head , chest and abdomen. Coat colors are blue , gray, brindle and black, yellow and red or tan sand , sometimes with black ears and muzzle . It is sometimes a little white on the chest , feet and tail.

temperament

The Bloodhound is a gentle, well-mannered dog . He is polite and loving. Loving, friendly and excellent with children . Very courageous and dignified, affectionate and loyal , but this is not a clock or a watch dog, because he loves everyone. These dogs need a firm , consistent, confident pack leader who knows how to calm ads, but stern authority on dog, or they will obey willingly at times and slow orders . Although friendly with other dogs, they should not be trusted not pets - canine . Bloodhounds are quiet and rarely bark.

Height, weight
Height: 28-32 inches ( 71-81 cm)
Weight: 75-110 pounds ( 34-50 kg)

Health problems
Bloodhounds are prone to swell. It is advisable to feed 2 or 3 small meals a day instead of a big one. Avoid strenuous exercise immediately after the dog has eaten a large meal .

Housing conditions
Bloodhounds can make in an apartment in order, if they are sufficiently exercised. They are relatively inactive inside . If they made ​​for walking live without them a yard, but they do best with a large fenced garden.

exercise


This is a very active breed that will be taken on a daily basis , long walk or jog , so that an excellent jogging companion need. Always remember they must hunt instinct. Do not let off the lead in an uncertain area.

Life expectancy
An average of less than 10 years .

grooming
The harsh, wiry coat needs extensive care . Some trimming and stripping is necessary, but some skills are required. This breed is an average shedder .

origin

Closely linked to the context Greyhound , Scottish Deerhound was once known as the Scotch Greyhound , Rough Greyhound and Highland Fold. In Scotland, there was a race quarter in the 16th and 17th century and was named Scottish Fold and the plaster was bred to adapt to the harsh climate. They were used as hunting deer for Scottish tribes in the Middle Ages. They were known as the Royal Dog of Scotland and no ranking under the head was allowed to own one. Queen Victoria and Sir Walter Scott bloodhounds property. With their strict ownership rules , dogs are not very populated and the number one most affected almost to extinction when man invented the gun and the dogs were no longer required to bring deer case . Two brothers named Archibald and Duncan McNeill saved the breed in the 1800s , when they began a breeding program . Again in Britain in World War II , like many breeds , dogs were very low in number. It was very difficult to feed large dogs , and many people are destroyed for food. With her ​​big eyes , the Scottish Deerhound also has a very keen sense of smell. Some talents are hunting bloodhound , tracking observations , running, agility and coursing .