The Scottish Deerhound with Notes on its Origin and Characteristics

E. Winston Bell

• Publisher: Vintage Dog Books
• Year: 2013
• eBook ISBN:
  9781447488897
• Print ISBN:
  9781445505312
  9781445505596
• Subtopic: Zoology

A rough-coated Highland sighthound bred to course the red deer, the Deerhound is among the most ancient and stately of breeds. In The Scottish Deerhound, E. Winston Bell sets down what every owner and breeder should know of the breed.

First published in 1892, E. Winston Bell's account sets the Scottish Deerhound's history and origins alongside guidance on its points and standard, its character, and the everyday work of rearing, feeding and preparing a dog for the show ring.

Long scarce in its original edition, it returns here in a faithful modern reprint for Scottish Deerhound owners, breeders and breed historians.

This edition features:

• Traces the origins and history of the Scottish Deerhound.
• Sets out the breed's points, character and show standard.
• Practical notes on rearing, feeding, breeding and management.
• Restored from the original text and illustrations.

APPENDIX E.

MEASUREMENTS OF DEERHOUNDS.

The following are the measurements of “Lady Boswell” (“Hector,” ex “Bellé”) when 6 3/4 months old, and pups ex “Lady Boswell” by “Lord Boswell” (pedigree unknown) at eight months old; also pup by “Champion Chieftain,” ex “Borlain” (“Royal Roy”) at seven months old:—

“Lady Boswell” is still in the Rossie Kennels, “Cow Boy” and “Taggart II.” in America, and “Royal Roy” died suddenly in June 1889.

Measurements of “Rossie Blue Bell” (K.C.S.B. 26232), the property of Mr E. Weston Bell. Age, 3 years 6 months.

Height at shoulder,	27 1/2 inches.
Girth of chest,	32 inches.
Length of head,	10 1/2 inches
Girth of head,	14 3/4 inches
Girth of fore-arm,	7 inches
Length from nose to root of tail,	3 ft. 9 inches

Measurements of Mr E. Weston Bell’s “Rossie Bede.” Age, 6 years.

Height at shoulder,	30 inches.
Girth of chest,	32 1/2 inches
Length of head,	11 inches
Girth of head,	16 inches
Girth of fore-arm,	7 1/2 inches
Length from nose to root of tail,	4 ft. 2 inches

Measurements of Mr E. Weston Bell’s “Rossie Ralph” (K.C.S.B. 26225). Age, 3 years 10 months.

Height at shoulder,	30 1/4 inches.
Girth of chest,	34 inches
Length of head,	11 1/4 inches
Girth of head,	16 1/4 inches
Girth of fore-arm,	7 1/2 inches
Length from nose to root of tail,	4 ft. 2 inches

Measurements of Mr Hood Wright’s “Bevis” (K.C.S.B. 4755), taken 29th January 1880, when he was six years of age.

Height at shoulder,	29 1/2 inches.
Round chest,	31 1/2 inches
Round fore-arm,	7 inches
Round thigh,	17 inches
Length of head,	11 1/2 inches
Round skull,	16 inches
Length from tip to tip,	5 ft. 10 inches

Measurements of “Champion Fingal II.” (K.C.S.B. 19776), the property of W. Evans, Esq. Age, 6 3/4 years.

Height at shoulder,	30 inches.
Girth of chest,	32 inches
Length of head,	12 1/2 inches
Girth of head,	16 inches
Length from tip of nose to root of tail,	4 ft. 2 inches
Girth of fore-arm,	7 3/4 inches
Length of ear,	4 inches
Weight,	86 lbs.

The following are measurements taken of the Deerhound Classes at Birmingham Dog Show in 1872, by G...

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half title
• Title
• Preface
• Contents
• List of Illustrations
• I. Introduction
• II. The Supposed Origin of Dogs, from Various Past and Present Day Authorities
• III. The Various Theories Respecting the Original Scottish Deerhound
• IV. The Modern Deerhound
• V. Deerhounds in Connection with the Present-Day Deerstalking
• VI. Plates and Descriptions of Celebrated Deerhounds
• VII. Proposed Deerhound Club
• Appendix A
• Appendix B
• Appendix C
• Appendix D
• Appendix E