Scottish deerhound

American  

noun

1. one of a Scottish breed of large, tall hunting dogs having a medium-length, wiry, gray or reddish-fawn coat, originally developed for hunting and bringing down deer, and known as the royal dog of Scotland.

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Etymology

Origin of Scottish deerhound

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Hickory the Scottish deerhound was a rare champion.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2021

Her own dog, a Scottish deerhound, “basically just laid down and didn’t pay any attention at all,” Newman says, laughing.

From Washington Post • Jan. 24, 2020

And last year, Scottish deerhound Hickory, a 60:1 long shot, according to the Wynn Las Vegas sportsbook, bested the formidable smooth fox terrier.

From Slate • Feb. 10, 2012

“This is what a Scottish deerhound is supposed to be like — laid-back, intense when it comes to doing its job, coursing down antlered game in this case.”

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2011

He lifted the corner of the sail as he spoke, and there, sure enough, were Ossian the noble Scottish deerhound, and Bruce the collie.

From Wild Life in the Land of the Giants A Tale of Two Brothers by Stables, Gordon