Sloughi Dog
INTRODUCTION
The Sloughi, or Arabian Greyhound, is an ancient breed of domesticated dog, specifically a member of the sighthound familyThe Sloughi is a medium-large, short-haired, smooth-coated, athletic sighthound developed by the Berbers in North Africa (in the area, including Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and Libya) to hunt game such as hare, fox, jackal, gazelle, and wild pigsThe Sloughi is not a fragile dog, but is also a dog with class and graceThe Sloughi’s head is long and elegant with drop ears.
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HABITAT : Rural suburban home, including garden
TEMPERAMENT : Hunter, Attentive, Loving
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Hound Group
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco and Libya.
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The Sloughi, or Arabian Greyhound, is an ancient breed of domesticated dog, specifically a member of the sighthound family
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Sloughi , Arabian Greyhound
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Sand black mask, Sand brindle
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 to 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: MALE 66-72 cm
FEMALE 61-68 cm -
TAIL
The tail is long, thin and set in line with the croup, carried low with a typical upward curve at the tip when in the resting position. The tail should be long enough to reach the point of the hocks
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WEIGHT
male 22-28 kg
female 18-24 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
1 to 12 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Greyhound
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FARM ANIMAL
Yes
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1997
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ORIGIN
North African
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DISTRIBUTION
All over world
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
carnivores
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TO HUMANS
Affectionate with their own people but aloof toward strangers
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
