With its slim body and his fine, expressive gaze, the Sloughi has many fans in both North Africa and in Europe. This breed is characterized by its high hunting motivation and its close bond with your owner. But even in everyday life, the Sloughi shows why it is one of the finest greyhounds.
Origin and history of the Sloughis
The Sloughi is an ancient hunting dog, the history of which goes back several centuries. The first representations of dogs that resemble the Sloughi can be found on Egyptian reliefs. The Sloughi was not only a hunting companion of the Berber and Bedouins, but was also considered a valuable status symbol in the Arab world.
- Origin: North Africa, especially Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Libya
- Area of application: traditional hunt with horses on gazelles and wild boars
- Special feature: noble hunting dog with great importance in the Bedouins and Berbers
Appearance of the Sloughis: elegance and grace
The Sloughi is characterized by its elegant, slim stature. With his sustainable muscles and the fine fur, he brings a majestic appearance with him. It is particularly remarkable to his expressive look, which leads many to the assumption that the Sloughi has a certain melancholy in its being. But behind this serious look there is a loyal and lively companion.
- Size: 60 to 72 cm (shoulder height)
- Weight: 20 to 30 kg
- Fell: short, fine and easy to care
- Character: calm, graceful, independent
Hunting instinct and occupancy: the sloughi in motion
The Sloughi is an extremely fast dog with high hunting motivation. It therefore needs a lot of movement and mental occupancy to feel balanced in everyday life. This means that the Sloughi is not the right dog for a quiet apartment without a garden. Anyone who holds a Sloughi must be ready to offer them regular run -out opportunities.
Activity level:
- High hunting motivation
- Very quick and persistent
- Enthusiastic about course and racing
Tips for occupancy:
- Freight in a large, fenced garden
- Participation in coursing competitions (hunting simulation)
- Jogging or cycling as a daily movement
- Racing: With the appropriate license for the Sloughi
The Sloughi in everyday life: a dog with personality
Although the Sloughi is a greyhound and shows strong hunting behavior, it is a pleasant companion in everyday life when it is sufficiently busy. His behavior is characterized by independence and sensitivity. It is clean, cleans up like a cat and does not drool.
Important characteristics in everyday life:
- Cleanliness: cleaning itself and is house
- Care: minimal, the short fur needs little care
- Temperament: calm in the house, but energetic if necessary
Special features:
- Strong hunting instinct
- For unbridled freedom (freewheel), a safe area is necessary
- Trust on his owner and shows a strong bond