Scottish deerhound

noun

1. one of a Scottish breed of large, tall hunting dogs having a medium-length, wiry, gray or reddish-fawn coat, originally developed for hunting and bringing down deer, and known as the royal dog of Scotland.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Scottish deerhound¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

The Old English sheepdog/Scottish deerhound mix was frightened by loud noises like thunderstorms and fireworks.

From Washington Post

Hickory the Scottish deerhound was a rare champion.

From Seattle Times

Her own dog, a Scottish deerhound, “basically just laid down and didn’t pay any attention at all,” Newman says, laughing.

From Washington Post

Hounds have won Best in Show at Westminster only five times, the last by a Scottish deerhound in 2011.

From New York Times

The four therapy dogs - a golden retriever, a boxer, a Scottish deerhound and an Australian shepherd - soon made her forget that her first flight to Charlotte, North Carolina, was delayed for nearly two hours.

From Washington Times