Scottish Deerhound.

Scottish Deerhound. Scottish Deerhound, breed of dog that originated in Scotland about the 16th century and was once widely used in the hunting of deer. In the United States hunting antlered animals with dogs is prohibited, but the deerhound was used to hunt other animals, including wolves and coyotes. The deerhound is large and usually of a dark blue-gray color. It has a wiry coat; a head broad at the ears and narrowing toward the eyes; brown or hazel eyes; a deep chest; broad flat legs; and a long tapering tail. The male is about 76 to 81 cm (about 30 to 32 in) high at the shoulder and weighs 39 to 50 kg (85 to 110 lb). The female is about 71 to 81 cm (about 28 to 32 in) high and weighs 34 to 43 kg (75 to 95 lb). The dog is graceful and dignified and resembles an oversized greyhound. Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.