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# The Sloughi: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Morocco
An elegant, athletic North African sighthound, very attached to its owner.
Size LargeLife expectancy 12–14 yearsBudget ≈ €107/monthPuppy €900 – €1,000
[Find a breeder 1](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-sloughi) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=sloughi)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Good
Daily exercise needs Very high
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Fair
Other pets Fair
Tolerance of being alone Good
Guarding instinct Good
Strengths and weaknesses
- Athletic endurance: The Sloughi is built to run for a long time and accompany an active owner on a daily basis.
- Easy maintenance: Its very short coat requires little care and few baths.
- Attachment to the owner: It creates a strong bond with its family and readily seeks its closeness.
- Sensitive to cold: Its short coat and lean build make it uncomfortable in low temperatures.
- Demanding recall: Its chasing instinct requires serious and early recall training.
- Delicate cohabitation with small animals: Its sight-hound hunter profile calls for caution in certain cohabitations.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Sporty masters: This breed is well suited to people who can offer long daily outings.
- House with a fenced garden: The Sloughi appreciates an environment where it can move freely in safety.
- Calm and patient people: Its training is more successful with a gentle, consistent, and respectful approach.
Not recommended for
- Very sedentary households: The Sloughi does not cope well with a daily life lacking exercise and physical stimulation.
- Homes without real daily exertion: It is not suited to a confined life if its needs for running and walking are not met.
- Households with small animals roaming free: Its hunting instinct can complicate cohabitation without rigorous management.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
68 cmSloughi
- Height at the withers
- 64–72 cm
- Weight
- 19–25 kg
- Coat
- Short, smooth and fine
- FCI group
- 10
- Origin
- Morocco
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Sloughi in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Sloughi has been bred for hundreds of years in North Africa, notably by Bedouins and nomadic tribes who made use of its abilities as a sight hunter. The breed has mainly been maintained in Morocco, the country holding the standard, even if it is also found in Algeria, Tunisia and Libya. The Sloughi was definitively recognized by the FCI in 1934 and its official standard currently in force was published in 1998.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Sloughi is a medium-sized sighthound with a lean, fine and harmonious silhouette, built for speed and endurance. Its elegant body has a fine bone structure, a long and arched neck, a short almost straight back, a chest reaching down to the elbows and a well tucked-up belly. Its head is elongated and wedge-shaped, with a slight stop, dark eyes full of gentleness, triangular drop ears and a fine tail carried curved at rest. Its coat is very short, close and extremely fine.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
The Sloughi is a sensitive, well-balanced and rather reserved dog, which develops a deep attachment to its owner. It appreciates the calm of the home and willingly seeks the closeness of its family, while retaining a degree of independence typical of sighthounds. A sight hunter at heart, it can also show a certain protective vigilance, a trait relatively rare among sighthounds.
Playful
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
On a daily basis, the Sloughi needs space, freedom of movement and long regular outings to express its energy. It is more fulfilled in a house with a large, well-fenced garden than in a cramped home. Indoors, it likes comfort and knows how to settle down, but it remains an athletic dog that copes poorly with a sedentary lifestyle and boredom.
Training
## Training and socialization
The Sloughi’s training must start early, especially recall, because its natural ability to cover ground can lead it to take off quickly on a visual track. It is a very sensitive dog that must never be handled roughly. Consistent, gentle and patient handling, combined with encouragement and rewards, gives better results than a harsh approach.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Sloughi
The Sloughi remains a relatively rare breed, which limits the supply and often requires patience to find a reputable breeder. The purchase price depends mainly on the quality of the breeding, the selection work, the availability of puppies, and compliance with the standard.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/sloughi/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Sloughi is a robust, enduring and resilient dog when it benefits from good care, an appropriate diet and a lifestyle consistent with its athletic nature. It does not present a large number of specific health problems, but certain sensitivities deserve real vigilance, notably for the eyes, anesthesia and the risk of gastric torsion.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/sloughi/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Sloughi needs a balanced and highly digestible diet, adapted to its age, its size and above all to its level of activity. As it is a sporty and lean dog, the quality of protein and energy intake matters more than a simply large ration.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/sloughi/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The Sloughi is among the great historical sighthounds of North Africa. Morocco is the country holding its official standard, which highlights the close link between the breed and this region. Another notable characteristic, it can show more pronounced guarding abilities than many other sighthounds.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Sloughi
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Can the Sloughi live in an apartment?
It’s not the easiest setting for him. The Sloughi can sometimes adapt to city apartment living if his exercise needs are fully met, but he is generally happier in a house with a well-secured outdoor space.
### Is the Sloughi suitable as a first dog?
Not really for most beginners. His sensitive temperament, his need for exercise, and his chasing instinct require a consistent, available owner who can train without harshness.
### Does the Sloughi get along with other animals?
Cohabitation can vary. With early socialization, he can live with other dogs, but his sight-hunting instinct calls for extra caution with small animals.
## Find a Sloughi breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Sloughi breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Sloughi breeders by country
[6 breeders of Sloughi in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-sloughi/germany) [1 breeder of Sloughi in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-sloughi/austria) [1 breeder of Sloughi in Finland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-sloughi/finland) [1 breeder of Sloughi in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-sloughi) [1 breeder of Sloughi in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-sloughi/italy) [1 breeder of Sloughi in the Netherlands](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-sloughi/netherlands)
[All breeders of Sloughi in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-sloughi)
## Ready to welcome a Sloughi?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-sloughi)
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