ATZBERG LANVAL - LAN

L A N
- Deerhound -

We were very happy to recive a photos of beautiful Lan :D

Thank you very much!

LAN is posing for photo in his new, hand made wear
from "Great Vision" Collection.

He is having a happy life in Slovenija with Mikus family :)
(thank you Natasa for lovely photos)

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Here are some basic informations about Deerhound

FCI Group X. - Sighthounds

They were originally bred for hunting deer, but today they are great companions.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : Scotland / United Kingdom

BRIEF HISTORY (summary)

Shaggy haired hounds have been known to exist in Scotland since before the 16th century. It is thought that short-coated hounds were introduced to Britain before the Roman invasion. When these hunting dogs were used in the Scottish Highlands they were at a disadvantage because of their short coats. These hounds were then probably crossed with native hairy-coated dogs to get the Deerhound. They were used, in packs, by the Scottish Chieftans to hunt deer and had to be strong enough to pull a stag to the ground. When guns were introduced and the forests began to be cut down in the early 1700’s these dogs were no longer needed. Some were still kept but they did not become popular again until the 1830’s. They have not changed in appearance very much over the centuries and are still relatively few in number today.

GENERAL CHARACTER AND TEMPERAMENT

The Deerhound is a gentle, intelligent, friendly dog. They get on well with children but do not make particularly good guard dogs; they are not known to bark a lot. Most Deerhounds still have a very strong instinct to hunt so early introduction to other household pets, especially cats, is necessary.

GENERAL APPEARANCE

The Deerhound should have a long head, broad at the ears and tapering to the eyes, the muzzle tapers to the nose. The jaws should be strong and have a complete scissor bite. The eyes should be full and dark in colour with a soft look. The ears should be high set, small in size, folded back and semi erect. The neck should be very strong and quite long. The chest should be deep but not too narrow. The front legs should straight, broad and flat, the back legs should be broad, long and powerful. The feet should be firm and well knuckled. The tail should be long, slightly curved and be well covered with hair. It should almost reach the ground but should never be carried above the back. The coat should be shaggy but never woolly. The hair on the head, chest and stomach should be much softer than the hair on the body, neck and legs. The colours desired are self-colours in dark blue/grey, dark or light grey, brindle and yellow, sandy/red or red/fawn. Some white is allowed on the chest and toes, the less white the better.

FOR FURTHER READING ABOUT DEERHOUND

FCI STANDARD / GROUP X.