Gentom DeerhoundsScottish deerhounds since 1967 · archive

Guides

  • Showing a deerhound in the UK

    Guide to showing Scottish Deerhounds: Kennel Club registration, show types, Challenge Certificates, Crufts qualification, and ringcraft training.

  • Scottish Deerhound vs Irish Wolfhound

    How Scottish Deerhounds and Irish Wolfhounds compare: size, temperament, exercise, lifespan, health, and which home suits each breed.

  • Scottish Deerhound rescue and rehoming

    Adopt a Scottish Deerhound or sighthound from breed rescue or general dog charities. What to expect: home checks, settling in, and ongoing support.

  • Scottish Deerhound breed guide

    Discover the Scottish Deerhound: ancient breed standard, gentle temperament, size and coat. What to expect living with a giant sighthound in the UK.

  • Feeding a Scottish Deerhound

    Feed a giant sighthound puppy and adult: growth control, bloat prevention, body condition, and dietary guidelines for Scottish Deerhounds.

  • Exercising a Scottish Deerhound

    Exercise a giant sighthound safely: puppies and growth plates, free running, recall, prey drive, livestock law, and exercise for older dogs.

  • Dog Microchip UK: Check, Update, and Change Address

    UK dog microchipping law: find your dog's chip number, check the database, update keeper details, and what happens if you don't comply.

  • Deerhound Size and Growth

    How big Scottish Deerhounds grow: breed standard heights and weights, giant-breed puppy development, and monitoring growth without scales.

  • Deerhound puppy first year

    Raising a deerhound puppy: socialisation, house training, growth management, vaccination schedules, and training foundations.

  • Deerhound lifespan and senior care

    Understanding deerhound lifespan, common causes of death, and caring for an aging deerhound: arthritis, heart health, comfort, and end-of-life decisions.

  • Deerhound health problems and tests

    Scottish Deerhound health: Factor VII, bloat, heart disease, bone cancer. What tests breeders recommend and how to screen for genetic conditions.

  • Deerhound grooming and coat care

    Practical guide to maintaining a deerhound's harsh wiry coat: stripping, brushing, bathing, and preventing skin issues.

  • Deerhound anaesthesia and vet care

    Sighthound-specific veterinary care: why deerhounds differ from other dogs at the vet, anesthesia considerations, and finding a sighthound-aware vet.

  • Collars and Harnesses for Sighthounds

    Why standard collars slip on sighthounds: choosing martingale collars, harnesses, fitting, and legal ID tag requirements.

  • Buying a Scottish Deerhound puppy

    Find a responsible Scottish Deerhound breeder in the UK: health testing, Kennel Club guidance, meeting the dam, microchipping, contracts, and red flags.

  • Bloat (GDV) in Deerhounds: Signs and What to Do

    Gastric dilatation-volvulus in deep-chested dogs: why Deerhounds are at risk, emergency signs, immediate action, and prevention habits.