Sloughi
Elegant, sensitive, and deeply loyal, this breed forms strong bonds with its family. Known for its graceful speed, the Sloughi is both affectionate and reserved.
Breed Characteristics
Average sizes and life expectancy of the breed.
HEIGHT
66–72 cm (male)
61–68 cm (female)
WEIGHT
22–28 kg (male)
18–25 kg (female)
LIFE EXPECTANCY
12–15 years
Sloughi: Breed snapshot
Everything you need to know about this beloved breed at a glance
Key Breed Characteristics
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Canidae
Genus
Canis
Species
Canis lupus familiaris
Diet
Omnivore
"A Sloughi isn't just a pet — they're a loyal companion, a playful friend, and a loving family member all in one."
Temperament & personality
Understanding Sloughi's temperament is key to knowing if they're the right match for your lifestyle.
Personality Overview
The Sloughi is typically gentle, reserved, and loyal with a calm demeanor, forming strong bonds with its family but often remaining aloof with strangers.
Key Personality Traits
Reserved with strangers, loyal to family
Learns quickly, independent-minded problem solver
Needs regular activity, enjoys daily exercise
Not highly playful, prefers calm companionship
Adapts to quiet homes, dislikes frequent change
Strengths
- Calm and gentle with family members
- Low grooming needs due to short coat
- Quiet and rarely barks unnecessarily
- Athletic and excels in speed activities
- Loyal and forms strong bonds with owners
Challenges
- Sensitive to harsh training methods
- Strong prey drive may chase small animals
- Needs ample daily exercise and space
- Reserved with strangers, slow to warm up
- Prone to stress in noisy environments
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Intelligence & exercise needs
Sloughis are both highly intelligent and energetic, requiring mental and physical stimulation to thrive.
🧠 Intelligence & training
Trainability
Learns with consistency
Overall rating
This breed is intelligent and independent, often displaying a thoughtful approach to tasks but may be somewhat stubborn, responding best to patient, consistent training methods.
Trainable Tasks:
🏃 Exercise & energy levels
Daily Exercise
60–90 minutes daily
recommended per day
Sloughis require substantial daily exercise, thriving on regular runs and play sessions, and also benefit from mental stimulation to prevent boredom and maintain their overall well-being.
Recommended Activities:
Is this breed right for you?
Sloughis are versatile dogs that adapt well to many lifestyles, but they're not the perfect match for everyone. Here's a quick guide to help you determine if a Sloughi would fit well in your home.
First-time Owner
Sensitive and independent nature may challenge inexperienced owners
Apartment Living
Prefers room to run and may become restless in small apartments
Active Lifestyle
Enjoys regular exercise and thrives with active companions
Kids
Reserved, may not tolerate rough or unpredictable handling by young children
Multiple Pets
May be aloof or dominant with other pets, especially small animals
Being Left Alone
Dislikes being left alone for extended periods and may develop stress behaviors
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