Sloughi
Breed Profile
Size: Large
Colour: Light sand to red sand
Lifespan: 12 years
Sloughi is a quiet, alert, dignified, haughty, aloof, sensitive and loyal breed of dog.
Owner's Guide
Fast-moving Sloughis have strong hunting instincts and are built to run at speed after prey. Aloof and sometimes shy, they prefer their owners to strangers. Quiet at home, they need long, vigorous, energetic walks to keep them well exercised.
Originally bred for hunting desert animals such as gazelles.
Special characteristics
The Sloughi has strong hunting instincts and a timid, sensitive nature.
Exercise requirements
High. Content to be lazy at home.
Attitude to
Owners: independent, affectionate
Children: can be difficult
Other pets: may be problematic with small pets
Strangers: reserved, territorial
Unfamiliar dogs: tolerates
Perfect owner
Experienced, gentle owner who leads a quiet life and has access to places to exercise this energetic hunter.
Potential problems
May display control problems on walks and territorial or nervous aggression towards people. May prey on small pets.
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