Scottish Deerhound

Head Information

Scottish Deerhound

Head Type : Wedge Shaped Skull Type : Mesaticephalic Top of Skull Type : Flat
Head Plane : Parallel Skull to Muzzle Ratio : 1 : 1 Bite : Scissors
Ear Type : Rose Ear Set : High Drop Ear Faults : Set too low
Eye Type : Moderately full Eye Placement : Not set deep; Not protruding Eye Color : Black
Eye Faults : Yellow Eyes
Scottish DeerhoundBreed Information

Profile Information

Scottish Deerhound

Body Type : Speed Coat Type : Scruffy Wire Front Type : Normal Gothic Window
Forechest : Yes Forehand Type : Racing Chest Type : Flat
Topline Type : Arched Tuck Up Type : Extreme Backhand Type : Sloping/Over Angulated
Rear Type : Normal Gothic Window Foot Type : Hare Tail Type : Whip
Tail Set : Normal Tail Carriage : Timid

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