The Scottish Deerhound is an extremely friendly and gentle dog. Resembling a greyhound (albeit with a much coarser coat), Scottish Deerhound Adoption is very limited due to the reluctance of many owners to put their Scottish Deerhound up for Adoption. However, if a Scottish Deerhound is to be adopted, there are several points that need to be considered.
As a sighthound, Scottish Deerhounds require a considerable amount of daily exercise from a young age to ensure a long and healthy life. Further to this, a large area of space is required that the dog can have as their own where they can run freely when they require, as constant leash walking can be detrimental to a Scottish Deerhound's health.
A Scottish Deerhound has a relatively average life expectancy, generally living to 11 years old. However, they are prone to a variety of diseases, most notably bone cancer. Although it appears to only affect older Scottish Deerhounds, it can have a devastating impact on the dog's life expectancy.
Making fantastic dogs if treat correctly; regular exercise is the key point to note when considering the Adoption of a Scottish Deerhound.
