Dignified
Friendly
Polite
Docile
Gentle
Still

Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Loyal
Gentle
Fearless
Brave
Bright

Scottish Deerhounds are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Huskers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

sighthound, greyhound

Siberian Husky and Boxer

middle ages

Unknown

Hazel
Brown

Blue
Brown

Blue
Black

Black

Fawn
Brindle
Red
Blue
Gray

Black
Gray
White
Brown
Fawn

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 Husker can have a litter of 2-10 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.

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

Huskers 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.

While the Husker breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Gastric Torsion
Osteosarcoma
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

Hip Dysplasia

Cardiomyopathy
Allergies

Cancer
Corneal Dystrophy
Canine Glaucoma

Cardiac
Blood Test
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood Tests

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

Husker has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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.

Huskers 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 Husker, it's at least 15 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 Huskers usually need at least 70 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Scottish Deerhound should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Husker should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Comb
Deshedder
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker 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 35-71 pound (16 - 32 kg) Husker feed 3.5 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 Husker is somewhere $2.10 - $2.80 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 Husker is between $63 - $84. This makes an average of $756 - $1008 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 have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

Huskers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Scottish Deerhounds make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Huskers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Scottish Deerhounds are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Huskers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Scottish Deerhounds are highly friendly around strangers.

Huskers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Huskers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Huskers may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.