Dignified
Friendly
Polite
Docile
Gentle
Still

Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Trainable
Bold
Cheerful
Cooperative
Boisterous

Avoid Scottish Deerhounds as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Choose a German Shorthaired Lab if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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United States

sighthound, greyhound

Labrador Retriever and German Shorthaired Pointer

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

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Unknown

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Blue
Black

Black

Fawn
Brindle
Red
Blue
Gray

Red
Brown
White
Black

Wiry

Straight

A Scottish Deerhound can have a litter of 8-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A German Shorthaired Lab can have a litter of 7-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Scottish Deerhounds have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

German Shorthaired Labs are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Scottish Deerhound breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

German Shorthaired Labs typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Gastric Torsion
Osteosarcoma
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Cardiomyopathy
Allergies

Ear Infections

Cardiac
Blood Test
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Ear Examination
Blood Work
Lab Tests

Scottish Deerhounds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

German Shorthaired Labs' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Scottish Deerhound has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

German Shorthaired Lab has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Scottish Deerhounds need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

German Shorthaired Labs require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Scottish Deerhounds are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

The German Shorthaired Lab is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Scottish Deerhounds are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

German Shorthaired Labs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Scottish Deerhound, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For German Shorthaired Lab, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Scottish Deerhounds usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most German Shorthaired Labs usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Scottish Deerhound has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The German Shorthaired Lab is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Comb
Deshedder
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 85-110 pound (39 - 50 kg) Scottish Deerhound feed 3.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 55-80 pound (25 - 36 kg) German Shorthaired Lab feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Scottish Deerhound is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a German Shorthaired Lab is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Scottish Deerhound is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a German Shorthaired Lab is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Scottish Deerhounds are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

German Shorthaired Lab is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Scottish Deerhounds have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Scottish Deerhounds make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

German Shorthaired Labs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Scottish Deerhounds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

German Shorthaired Labs are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Scottish Deerhounds are highly friendly around strangers.

German Shorthaired Labs are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Scottish Deerhounds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

German Shorthaired Labs are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Scottish Deerhounds are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

The German Shorthaired Lab is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.