At a glance the quick version
FCI standard gives no weight; figures from Wikipedia. DogTime gives 40-63 lb overall.
Coat and looks how to spot one
very short, dense, fine coat
A lean, elegant sighthound with long legs and very little body fat, covered in a fine, close, very short coat. It stands taller at the shoulder than it is long in the body.43
Personality what they are like
A noble, somewhat aloof hound that is reserved with strangers but tender and deeply attached to its own people. It is sensitive and intelligent, responds best to gentle and patient training, and is calm and quiet at home after a good run.4253
Daily activity how busy a day looks
Needs regular exercise including chances to sprint in a securely fenced area, plus daily walks and play. Has a strong chase instinct, so off-lead running is best kept to safe, enclosed spaces.32
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
Very easy: an occasional brush keeps the short coat clean and shiny.3
Home where they are happiest
Enjoys home comforts and a soft bed, with access to secure outdoor space for running. Copes very well with hot, dry climates.42
Company who they like around
Bonds closely with its family and is alert and protective of its home. Early socialisation helps it relax with visitors and can help it live peacefully with cats and small pets.23
The story where it all began
The Sloughi has lived in North Africa for many centuries, with sighthound figures appearing in ancient rock art and Egyptian tomb images. Berber and Bedouin peoples kept it to hunt gazelle, hare and other game in the desert and to watch over camp. Its name is thought to be another pronunciation of 'saluki'.234
Fun facts for the dinner table
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It is nicknamed the 'Arabian Greyhound'.5
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The Sloughi was fully recognised by the FCI back in 1934, with Morocco responsible for its standard.1
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Its build is unusual: the dog is taller at the withers than the length of its body.3
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Nomads valued it for hunting gazelle across the desert and for guarding their tents.2
Recognised by the official bits
- FCI
- Standard no. 188, Group 10 (Sighthounds), Section 3 short-haired sighthounds; definitive recognition 8 Nov 1934; standard published 8 Jan 1998; country Morocco.1
- American Kennel Club (AKC)
- Full recognition 1 January 2016, Hound group.2
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Sloughi. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkevery 2 weeks
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 7every year
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- SLOUGHI (188) - FCI breed nomenclature fci.beused for recognition, group, country
- Sloughi - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for other names, origin, AKC recognition, weight, temperament, history
- Sloughi - DogTime dogtime.comused for lifespan, weight, grooming, exercise, fun facts
- FCI Standard No. 188 - Sloughi fci.beused for height, coat, colours, temperament, habitat
- Sloughi - American Kennel Club akc.orgused for nickname, temperament
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.