These sleek beauties are well known for their gentle and loving ways. Naturally, the breed are fairly quiet and are extremely laid-back when it comes to life! They are naturally good with young children and can also be fairly playful, which means they make great family pets. However, their large size and tendency to be fairly clumsy means that they aren't suitable for living in small homes. They need to be in a larger house with lots of outdoor space where they can stretch their legs! These guys are very intelligent, and their need to please means that are very easy to train! However, in order to have a well-rounded and happy dog, they need plenty of socialization and training from a young age. They are very sensitive and don't react well to any form of harsh treatment, so will need lots of positive reinforcement. That said, they make lovely family pets and have the ability to provide you with years of joy and happiness!

It's thought that dogs like Deerhound's have been around since the 3rd century, working alongside hunters. However, it wasn't until the 15th century that specific breeds were referenced. As the name may suggest, these guys were bred to bring Deer closer to the hunters and were very good at it, due to their slim and athletic build, which meant they were able to keep up with the Deer. Unfortunately, the introduction of guns and the issue of estates being divided up into smaller ones, saw a decline in the breed and by the 19th century, the breed was almost extinct. This continued on down during WW1 and WW2 and only survived due to a small number of breed enthusiasts who endeavored to bring the breed back into the light! Bloodhounds and Borzoi's were bought into the mix due to the very small gene pool and eventually a new breed standard was set in 1948. The breed is still fairly rare within the UK and interest needs to be registered with the Kennel Club if you're wanting to share your home with a Deerhound!