Sloughi
Size: Medium / Large
Weight: 45 - 60 lbs.
Height: 24" - 28"
Life Span: 12 years
Health Problems: Progressive retinal atophy
Origin: North Africa (Ancient Times)
Also Known As: Arabian Greyhound, Slughi
Group: Sighthound
Category: Companion Dog
Exercise Needs
Originally used to hunt gazelle and other desert prey, the Sloughi is a running dog much like the Saluki. You will need to provide plenty of exercise. Your Sloughis will appreciate a safe, secured area in which they can run free for awhile.
Grooming Needs
No special grooming requirements.
Temperament
The Sloughi is often compared to the Saluki in terms of temperament. It may be somewhat aggressive with strangers and tends to be too nervous to fit well into a home with small, active children. This breed prefers a calm environment. The Sloughi is usually described as intelligent, noble, proud, reserved, polite and watchful.
Compatibility with Kids
Good with children.
History
Native to the area that is now Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya, the Sloughi is an ancient breed that was treasured by the Berber and Bedouin. They often treated the Sloughi like family. DNA tests show seven differences between the Saluki and Sloughi, with only one between the Sloughi and Afghan.
Pet Facts
Today, the Sloughi breed is rare. By the beginning of the 20th century, the breed was nearly extinct due to rabies epidemics and political upheavals. In the 1960s, conscientious breeders began attempts to preserve the breed.
Dog Food for Your Sloughi
Puppy Select Formula
Features our exclusive balance of nutrients for growing puppies.
Adult Select Formula
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Reduced Fat Formula
30% less fat than Bil-Jac Adult Select.
Senior Select Formula
Formulated for dogs 7 years and older.
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