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Living with a Deerhound in their golden years means taking on a few more responsibilities but these are easily managed and should include taking a look at their diet the amount of exercise they are given how often their dog beds need changing and keeping an eye on the condition of their teeth. Puppies need to be fed a highly nutritious good quality diet for them to develop and grow as they should. As a rough guide a Deerhound puppy can be fed the following amounts every day making sure their meals are evenly spread out throughout the day and it's best to feed them 3 or 4 times a day: Most Deerhounds like swimming and will take to the water whenever they can more especially when the weather is hot or to retrieve a favourite ball. However if anyone who owns a dog that does not like water should never force them to go in because it would just end up scaring them. With this said care should always be taken when walking a Deerhound off the lead anywhere near more dangerous watercourses just in case a dog decides to leap in and then needs rescuing because they cannot get out of the water on their own. Are Deerhounds good watchdogs?

Emotional sensitivity. Be honest.... is there tension in your home? Are people loud or angry or emotional? Scottish Deerhounds are extremely sensitive to stress and do best in a peaceful, harmonious home. Scottish Deerhounds are amiable with other dogs, but are serious chasers of anything that runs, including cats and tiny dogs.Although Deerhounds form strong bonds with their families they don't mind being left on their own providing it is never for too long which could result in them developing a few unwanted behavioural issues. With this said in general they are not known to suffer from separation anxiety and will happily curl up on a sofa when there is no one at home. What about excessive barking? If you want a puppy, you can avoid some negative traits by choosing the right breeder and the right puppy. Unfortunately, you usually can't tell whether a puppy has inherited temperament or health problems until he grows up. In other words, you must teach your Scottish Deerhound to respect you. A dog who respects you will do what you say and will stop what he's doing when you tell him "No." Read more about Scottish Deerhound Training. Immune systems do not work as efficiently as they once did which means dogs are more susceptible to infections

Being tall and leggy with deep narrow chests a Deerhound's conformation predisposes them to suffering from gastric torsion (bloat) which can prove fatal if not recognised and treated as a matter of urgency. What about vaccinations? Though mildly stubborn and independent, this is also a sweet and sensitive dog. He is willing to respond (albeit in a slow, casual way, as though humoring you) to cheerful training that includes consistent guidance, verbal praise, and food rewards. The documentation a breeder provides for a puppy must have all the details of their worming date and the product used as well as the information relating to their microchip. It is essential for puppies to be wormed again keeping to a schedule which is as follows: Older Deerhounds need to be fed a good quality diet that meets their needs at this stage of their lives all the while keeping a close eye on a dog's weight. A rough feeding guide for older dogs is as follows bearing in mind they should be fed highly digestible food that does not contain any additives:

They are however a great choice for people who are familiar with this type of dog who live in the country and who would be able to dedicate the time it takes to exercise and look after them. They are known to be intelligent and they are always eager and willing to please but their socialisation training and education must start early for them to mature into well-rounded and obedient dogs. Thanks to the efforts and endeavours of breed enthusiasts the Deerhound did not vanish altogether although the gene pool was very small. As such breeders introduced other dogs with an end goal being to improve vigour and size. Sir Walter Scott owned a now famous male Deerhound called "Maida" a dog that was produced by crossing a Deerhound bitch with a Pyrenean. Bloodhounds were also introduced into the mix which helped improve a Deerhound's scenting skills. The Borzoi too was used with an end goal being to improve a dog's conformation and elegance. In 1886 the Deerhound Club was founded and a breed standard was established a few years later in 1892. This was later amended in 1948 a standard which remains the same today. Benbow, Audrey. How To Raise and Train A Scottish Deerhound. Neptune City, N.J.: T.F.H.Publications, 1965, 1993. Hartley, A.N. The Deerhound. 1986. (Available from the Scottish Deerhound Club of America and the Deerhound Club (U.K.))

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