Sloughi
Key facts
| FCI group | 10. Sighthounds |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Morocco |
| Category | Large |
| Height at withers | 61–72 cm |
Recognition features
- Very lean, elegant sighthound with a short smooth coat in sandy to red-sand shades
- Gentle, slightly sad, nostalgic expression of large dark eyes
- Flat ribs, a long raised sternum and a thin tail ending in an accentuated curve
Purpose
A North African sighthound used for hunting that also appreciates home comforts and is devoted to its master.
History
The Sloughi has existed for many centuries in North Africa. Most Sloughis today are found in Morocco, which is responsible for the standard. The breed exists only in a single short-haired variety.
Coat
Very short, dense and fine. Colour from light sand through all shades to red sand (fawn), with or without a black mask, black mantle, black brindling or black overlay.
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