Sloughi
Also called Arabian Greyhound, Berber Greyhound and Sloughi Moghrebi
The Sloughi is a large and athletic breed of dog that was originally bred in North Africa for hunting. They are intelligent, independent, and athletic, and make excellent companion dogs.
- Weight
- 35–66 lb (16–30 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 24–29 in (61–74 cm)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Smooth
- Origin
- Maghreb (North Africa), Morocco (Ancient, pre-dating written record)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: OK with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Very little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Aloof with strangers
Dignified
Gentle
Independent
Loyal
Sensitive
Coat colours
Black mantle, black mask, brindle, fawn, light sand and red/mahogany
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 44–66 lb (20–30 kg) | 35–51 lb (16–23 kg) |
| Height | 26–29 in (66–74 cm) | 24–27 in (61–68 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Sloughi
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Breeds of a similar size
All medium breeds
Sources
- Official Standard of the Sloughi (AKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Sloughi (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Sloughi Dog Breed Information and Pictures (opens in a new tab)
- Health - American Sloughi Association (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).