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The Deerhound is a centuries-old breed which got its name from having been bred for deer-hunting in the Highlands. He has sometimes been called the Rough-coated Greyhound, and this gives us the clue to his nature, though- he is more heavily built than the modern greyhound, having blood of the Irish Wolfhound in his veins (see No. I). Modern deer-stalking methods, however, have robbed this fine animal of his vocation, and the breed is now preserved entirely for its own sake.
1938 DOGS - SECOND SERIES OF 48 No 28 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
One of the most majestic of dogs, the Deerhound appears equally to advantage amid the stately surroundings of the baronial hall, or gracefully bounding over the heaths and moorlands of his native Highlands. The skill of the gunsmith has robbed the Deer-hound of much of his former value as a hunting dog, and he is now reared chiefly for his own sake. His coat, which may be dark blue-grey, brindled, or sandy-red, "is harsh and wiry, not woolly." Height 28 ins., bitches 26 ins. Weight 85 to 105 lbs, bitches 65 to 80 lbs.
1925 DOGS - Series of 50 No 12 issued by Players
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The oldest authorities differ considerably us to the origin of the Scottish Deerhound,and its early history is difficult to trace because of the variety of names given to the breed. An old history tells us that at a very early date the "Scottis hunted the prey (i.e. deer) with swift houndis" and there is no doubt that the Scottish Highlands were the last home of the rough Scottish Greyhoud. The typical Deerhound resembles a rough coated Greyhound of large size; the colours most highly esteemed being dark blue-grey, yellow and sandy red or red fawn with black points.
1929 DOGS HEADS - No 11 in a series of 50, issued by Players
A member of the Greyhound family. Head long, well balanced and carried high. Mouth level; ears small and fine. Eyes dark with affectionate expression. Body long with deep brisket, well-sprung ribs and wide hips. Forelegs strong and straight. Thighs long and muscular. Feet compact with well-knuckled toes and strong nails. Loin arched and belly drawn up. Neck long, arched and strong. Shoulders clean and sloping. Chest very deep with well-sprung ribs. Colour: varying shades of grey, brindle, yellow, sandy red, or red fawn; white undesirable. Coat rough and hard, with longer, softer beard and eyebrows.
1937 DOGS - No 14 in a series of 50, issued by Wills
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The Deerhound, one of the most majestic of dogs, appears equally at home in one of the stately homes of England, or gracefully bounding over the moors of his native Highlands. The skill of the gunsmith has robbed the Deerhound of much of his former value as a hunting dog, and he is now reared chiefly for his own sake as a show dog and companion. The Deerhound's shaggy coat may be dark blue-grey, brindle or sandy red and it should be harsh and wiry, not woolly. Height: dogs about 28-30 in., bitches about 26-28 in. Weight: dogs 85-100 lb., bitches 65-80 lb.
1931 DOGS - No 11 in a series of 50, issued by Players
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