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Basic Description: The Sloughi was originally bred by the Berber folk in North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Libya). They are also known
as the Arabian Greyhound. The Sloughi are always a smooth coated breed.
The Sloughi breed was developed in Europe and the USA from dogs imported directly from Tunisia, Libya, Morocco and Algeria. Still today, Sloughi
breeders continue to import dogs from these countries to breed as close as possible to the original country of origin dogs.
The Sloughi exists in coats of many colors. The most common are the sand black mask, and the sand brindle. But Sloughis can also be found in all
shades from mahogany red to pale sand, with or without brindling, black mask, black ears, black mantel and dark overlay. The brindle dogs can
vary from very densely brindle (black brindle) to sparsely brindle. The darkest coat color is red brindle with black mantel and black mask. Invasive
white markings, parti color and dilutes (blues) are however not accepted in the breed.
Although Sloughis are Sighthounds which chase their prey on sight, they are also excellent trackers who can flush out game by scent before the
final chase. They also have a very fine sense of hearing. In Africa the Sloughi is an all-around working dog, used for hunting, but also as a watch
dog. For this reason the Sloughi is typically cautious with strangers, avoiding physical contact, but totally loyal, playful and affectionate with family.
A Sloughi will however adjust to strangers if properly introduced by its owner. The Sloughi has been recorded in the Foundation Stock Service
since 1997. They have been assigned the Hound Group designation.
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Note: Any Club that wishes to provide a better quality description of this breed is invited to contact the web master.
Your assistance in making this a useful site is greatly appreciated. Also, if corrections or additions are found, please let me know at once.
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American Kennel Club Link
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Canadian Kennel Club Link
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National Rescue Group Link(s)
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Additional Information on local Clubs (Obedience, Agility etc.) and Rescue groups can be found under their respective heading in the Content section.
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Breed Fanciers that have agreed to share their knowledge of this breed.
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Would you like to be listed here – go to Invitation and if you agree with the simple requirements – WE WANT YOU –
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