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.
Sloughi
Also known as Arabian Greyhound, Sloughi Moghrebi, Berber Greyhound
Origin
- Country
- Morocco
- Region
- Maghreb (North Africa)
- Era
- Ancient, pre-dating written record
Group
- Hound
Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Size
- Height
- Male 66–74 cm · Female 61–68 cm
- Weight
- Male 20–30 kg · Female 16–23 kg
Coat
- Type
- smooth
- Length
- short
- Colours
- light sand, fawn, red/mahogany, brindle, black mask, black mantle
Traits
- dignified, aloof with strangers, gentle, loyal, independent, sensitive