Sloughi Facts You Should Know (with Pictures).

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Sloughi Breed Overview

The Sloughi is a large-sized dog.

The adult Sloughi stands 24 to 29 inches tall at the shoulder.

The Sloughi belongs to the Hound Dogs group.

Dogs in the Hound Dogs group, like the Sloughi, were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.

The fact that Sloughis belong to the Hound Dogs group is one of the reasons why Sloughis have the personality and temperament that they have.

The temperament of the Sloughi is generally described as:

  • Alert
  • Faithful
  • Intelligent
  • Sensitive

History of the Sloughi Breed. Where Sloughis came from

The Sloughi is a North African sighthound that has been used for hunting since ancient times.

The Sloughi is thought to be descended from the ancient Egyptian hunting dogs, and it was originally used to hunt game such as gazelles and hares.

The Sloughi is noted for its sleek and elegant appearance, and it is considered to be one of the most beautiful sighthounds.

The Sloughi is also known for its great speed and endurance, and it is still used for hunting in some parts of Africa.

In recent years, the Sloughi has become popular in Europe and the United States as a companion dog.

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What the Sloughi Looks Like

The Sloughi is a large, elegant dog with a sleek, athletic build.

Muscular and powerful, they are nevertheless graceful and lithe in their movements.

The head is long and narrow, with expressive eyes that are almond-shaped and dark in color.

The ears are large and floppy, and the tail is long and tapered.

Coat colors can range from light sand to rich chestnut brown, and most Sloughis have a black mask on their face.

Overall, the Sloughi is a regal and aristocratic-looking breed.

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Best Sloughi Breeders

Sloughi Breeders in the United States

We have researched reputable Sloughi breeders that you can buy a puppy.

Go to this page for our complete list of reputable Sloughi breeders in various states in the United States.

On this page, you will see how much these breeders sell their puppies for, and how many puppies they have available.

A few of these breeders are listed below.

  1. Ocerico Sloughis

    Puppy Price: Check with breeder

What Colors do Sloughis Have?

Sloughis come in the following beautiful primary colors:

    Sloughis come in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to their primary colors:

      Sloughi Litter Size

      Researchers from the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science did a study where they counted the numbers of puppies in 1 different Sloughi birth litters.

      From this study, the researchers found that the average number of puppies that Sloughis can have is 10 puppies. Also, the Sloughi can have as few as 10 puppies per litter and as many as 10 puppies per litter.

      The number of puppies that the Sloughi will have depends on factors such as the age of the Sloughi, the method of pregnancy, etc.

      Click here to see our calculator for predicting how many puppies your Sloughi will have and how the litter size of the Sloughi compares to the litter size of other dog breeds.

      How Fast Sloughis Can Run

      How fast a dog breed can run is a good measure of how athletic the dog breed is.

      The American Kennel Club (AKC) regularly conducts dog running competitions. The AKC records the running speed of competing dogs in these competitions. These competitions are open to all dog breeds.

      Based on our analysis of the speeds of 13 different Sloughis, the average speed of the Sloughi is 26.4 mph (42.5 kmph).

      The fastest speed on AKC record that the Sloughi ran in a race is 31.79 mph (51.2 kmph) and the minimum speed on record in a race for a Sloughi is 19.2 mph (30.9 kmph).

      Click here to see how the speed of the Sloughi compares to the speed of other dogs and other mammals such as cats, horses, humans, etc.

      How fast Sloughi can run compared to other mammals

      How Popular are Sloughis with New Dog Owners?

      Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds.

      The graph below shows the popularity trend of the Sloughi.

      The popularity of the Sloughi averaged over the years is Number 189 out of about 200 dog breeds.

      Do not get a dog breed just because it is a popular dog breed. And do not reject a dog breed just because it is an unpopular breed.

      Health Problems in Sloughis and How to Prevent Them

      Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it tends to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

      The Sloughi is prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is an organization that keeps track of genetic health problems in dog breeds.

      From the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop.

      Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

      If you want a Sloughi puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Sloughi breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

      The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Sloughis for:

      1. Autoimmune thyroiditis
      2. Cardiac Exam by a veterinarian with Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Specialty of Cardiology
      3. DNA Repository
      4. Eye Examination by a board certified ACVO Ophthalmologist- minimum age 12 months
      5. Hip Dysplasia
      6. Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test

      You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Sloughis here.

      Dog Breeds That Are Similar to Sloughis

      If you have not made up your mind on which dog breed to get, you may also want to consider some other dogs similar to the Sloughi.

      We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds that have similar behavior and temperament as the Sloughi:

      Other Things to Know About Sloughis

      Here are some of the very important characteristics of the Sloughi that you need to know about the Sloughi breed:

    • Sloughis do not have the tendency to drool.
    • Sloughis are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
    • Sloughis cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
    • Sloughis are not prone to gaining weight easily.
    • Sloughis are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
    • Sloughis adapt well to apartment living.
    • Sloughis are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
    • Sloughis get along well with other dogs.
    • Sloughis are highly intelligent.
    • Sloughis are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Sloughis get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
    • Sloughis are very easy to groom.
    • Sloughis have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
    • Sloughis have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
    • Sloughis require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
    • Sloughis weigh 40 to 63 pounds when fully grown.
    • Sloughis are 24 to 29 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
    • Sloughis have a lifespan of 12 to 16 years.