Category: The Sloughi	Deutsche Version

Sloughi, the Arabian sighthound

Where the sloughi originates from is mostly a matter of speculation. It is thought that Sloughis originally come from the Orient and that they are almost only in northern Africa to be found. On old fragments of earthenware (about 3000 B.C.) a short-haired sighthound with lop ears was discovered which looks like a Sloughi. Today the Sloughi is to be found only in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and in the Arabian Peninsula, side by side with the Saluki. The Sloughi was and is still used for hunting in its native countries.

The Sloughi belongs to the oriental sighthound-family. From its outward appearance it shows a short-haired, middle-sized strong sighthound with drooping ears. Its glance is often described to be said. Its muscular system is "dry", that means, the sloughi has flat and long muscles, which must not be as brawny as the ones of Greyhounds or Whippets, though even very well trained. Its back is nearly horizontal (the lumbar region must be slightly vaulted). It has a moderate angulation and a tucked up underline.

The Sloughi's eyes are mostly of amber colour. The colour of its skin varies from light-sand, red-sand, red- or light-sand brindled to sand or brindled with black coat, at times with or without a mask. According to the standard a Sloughi may only have a small white patch on its chest. Larger white spots on the chest or also white toes and boots are excluding for breeding. Its walk is elastic and light-footed.

The Sloughi's general view is compact and strong, that means, it may not be too dainty. It is of sensitive nature, alert and an intelligent hound. It is told that Sloughis have a mighty longing for moving and that is not easy to keep them in flats with families. though, a Sloughi does not need more moving than dog of a similar size. It loves variety, walking kept on the lead, romping in the countryside and racing. A Sloughi is faithful to his owner and it needs him close by. Sloughis are easy to bring up and to train, if you know how to do it. As the sloughi is very sensitive, its training shouldn't be oppressive and any punishment should be omitted. What it likes is a friendly confirmation of its behaviour.

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