English Foxhound vs Scottish Deerhound

Compare the English Foxhound to the Scottish Deerhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between English Foxhounds and Scottish Deerhounds.

English Foxhound vs Scottish Deerhound
English Foxhound
Scottish Deerhound
English Foxhound
Scottish Deerhound
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General Details
English Foxhound
Scottish Deerhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
8-11 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
28-32 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
75-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
English Foxhound
Scottish Deerhound
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1580 AD
1600 AD
Temperament
English Foxhound
Scottish Deerhound
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
English Foxhound
Scottish Deerhound
Traits
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Living Environment
English Foxhound
Scottish Deerhound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
English Foxhound
Scottish Deerhound
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Grooming Needs
English Foxhound
Scottish Deerhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
English Foxhound
Scottish Deerhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
English Foxhound
Scottish Deerhound
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
English Foxhound
Scottish Deerhound
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Average
None
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
English Foxhound
Scottish Deerhound
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
8-11 Years
Health Concerns
English Foxhound
Scottish Deerhound
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Renal disease
Bloat
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Osteosarcoma
Drug sensitivity
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Cystinuria
Factor VII deficiency
Appearance Comparison
Coat
English Foxhound
Scottish Deerhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Scruffy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
English Foxhound
Scottish Deerhound
Breed Colors
Black, White, and Tan
Black, White, and Tan
Black
Black
Black Brindle
Black Brindle
Blue
Blue
Blue Gray
Blue Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray Brindle
Gray Brindle
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