Greyhound vs Scottish Deerhound
Compare the Greyhound to the Scottish Deerhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Greyhounds and Scottish Deerhounds.
Greyhound
Scottish Deerhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-11 Years
Height
25-30 Inches
28-32 Inches
Weight
60-85 Pounds
75-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Greyhound
Scottish Deerhound
Origin Country
Egypt
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-4000 BC
1600 AD
Greyhound
Scottish Deerhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Greyhound
Scottish Deerhound
Greyhound
Scottish Deerhound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Greyhound
Scottish Deerhound
Energy Level
Low
Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
45 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Greyhound
Scottish Deerhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Greyhound
Scottish Deerhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Greyhound
Scottish Deerhound
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Greyhound
Scottish Deerhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Greyhound
Scottish Deerhound
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-11 Years
Greyhound
Scottish Deerhound
Greyhound
Scottish Deerhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Scruffy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Greyhound
Scottish Deerhound
