Scottish Deerhound Puppies Blog

If you had a dog when you were a child, you will want your own children to experience the same positive feelings and you will get your children a dog. If you did not, you just have to read My First Best Friend to find out what an amazing thing a dog can be in a child’s life. Not only does a dog teach children responsibility, but it also helps them develop a healthy personality and a balanced emotional life.

However, bringing a dog into the family is not always a smart thing to do. You need to make sure that both the children and the adult members of the family are ready for a furry friend, otherwise someone is likely to get disappointed over time. You also need to make sure that you are selecting the right breed and you are treating your dog in a way that guarantees your children’s safety.

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I would say definitely yes, if you would like to have a dog that is loyal, devoted and courageous. They are also tolerant, so they are the perfect pets for a family even with small children. The Scottish Deerhound can get on well with other dogs and pets – except for really little ones – in the house as well. This breed requires a lot of exercise, so at least a daily walk or run is advised. They are the happiest with a large, fenced yard where they can play and run all day.

The coat of the Scottish Deerhound is short, shaggy and wiry that requires very little, occasional care with a firm brush. They are average shedders. Sadly, this breed has a relatively short lifespan: 8-9 years and they are prone to health issues like bone cancer, bloat or torsion.

Training of this breed is hard, as the Scottish Deerhound is a very slow learner. They require consistent, calm and firm training methods, as well as much patience for the long learning time. These dogs usually do not do well in obedience, however, they are easy to housebreak. Therefore obedience training and socialization is a must from the very early ages.

All in all, the Scottish Deerhound is the perfect dog for big families even with small children, if they would like to have a quiet, loving and very devoted, furry friend by their side.

I hope this short article will help you decide whether the Scottish Deerhound is the perfect breed for you.

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Is it normal, anyway?!

Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Deerhound. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our Scottish Deerhound for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Scottish Deerhound hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your Deerhound used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your  Scottish Deerhound will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Scottish Deerhound feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your Scottish Deerhound as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!

Scottish Deerhounds are very special dogs. They may look fearsome with its lean and large size and wiry coats but they are actually very sensitive dogs that would even whine if ignored. Perfect for the outdoorsy type, they are athletic and enjoy playing with their owners. If one is interested in purchasing a Scottish Deerhound, then studying the breed standard is imperative for spotting scam breeders that don’t follow quality and may carefully hide the flaws that the breed standard states as disqualifying faults of being non-genuine. For a few basics, here are some traits: they are lean in built with long and narrow heads with pointed muzzles. They have a distinguished beard and moustache with colors that are fawn, brindle or bluish gray. When visiting kennels keep an eye out for the following: Read the rest of this entry »