Wild Wednesday: Scottish Deerhound

Congratulations, Hickory. She competed against 179 breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club and was the first in his breed to ever take the Best in Show award at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show 2011.

Scottish Deerhounds were shown at the first Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in 1877. The statuesque, 5-year-old hound planned to retire after this show and will now hunt deer and squirrel on her 50-acre farm in Warrenton, Va.

Name: GCH Foxcliffe Hickory Wind
Breed: Scottish Deerhound
Sex: Female
Date of Birth: December 20, 2005
Breeder: Cecilia L Dove & Dr R Scott Dove
Dad: Thistleglen Newell
Mom: Foxcliffe Summoning Charms
Owner: Sally Sweatt & Cecilia L Dove & Dr R Scott Dove
Handler: Angela Lloyd

More information about Scottish Deerhounds: Characterized as "the most perfect creature" by Sir Walter Scott, where do we find the essence of this graceful and stately sighthound? Great stature with greyhound-like curves and a natural, wiry coat with shaggy beard and brows give him a wise appearance and reinforce her natural dignity. Keenness, great speed, and endurance make her formidable in the field. A Deerhound breeder once said that Deerhounds steadfastly believe the best of their humans. Their quiet dignity, readiness to forgive injury and remember kindness, sudden fits of irresponsible gaiety, wistful expression, and unfaltering friendship are their hallmarks.