Sloughi is a large hound breed from Morocco also known as Arabian Greyhound, Sloughi Moghrebi.
Sloughi is a large hound breed from Morocco also known as Arabian Greyhound, Sloughi Moghrebi.
An ancient North African sighthound bred by Berber tribes for over 1,000 years to hunt gazelles, wild boar, and jackals across desert terrain. Considered sacred by their nomadic owners and traditionally never sold, only given as prestigious gifts.
People looking into Sloughi usually prepare for Moderate exercise needs, Low grooming needs, 35–50 lbs • 24–29 in.
Sloughi is tied to originating from Morocco, specifically North Africa, with sources often placing its development around 1000 BCE.
Sloughi is described here as placed in the hound group and marked as an established breed.
An ancient North African sighthound bred by Berber tribes for over 1,000 years to hunt gazelles, wild boar, and jackals across desert terrain. Considered sacred by their nomadic owners and traditionally never sold, only given as prestigious gifts.
Sloughi is grouped here with these coat and texture descriptors.
Sloughi is also listed as recognized by these kennel-club organizations.
Sloughi is noted here for Moderate exercise needs and Low grooming needs.
Coat details: Short, Smooth, Fine
These are informational breed-guide notes, not veterinary advice.
Sloughi is closely associated with Morocco, especially North Africa in the sources used for this page.
Typical size details for Sloughi on this page are 35–50 lbs, 24–29 in, 12–16 years.
An ancient North African sighthound bred by Berber tribes for over 1,000 years to hunt gazelles, wild boar, and jackals across desert terrain. Considered sacred by their nomadic owners and traditionally never sold, only given as prestigious gifts.
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