The Sloughi is an extremely rare dog breed, native to North Africa and very uncommon worldwide, including the United States where it arrived only in the 1970s. Despite being recognized by the American Kennel Club since 2006, it has only a handful of breeders, making it one of the rarer sighthound breeds globally.
The Sloughi and Saluki are both ancient desert sighthounds sharing a common ancestor, but the Sloughi is generally larger and originates from North Africa, while the Saluki hails from the Middle East. Sloughis tend to have a smoother coat, are typically better with children, and show some temperament differences, making them slightly more adaptable to family life compared to Salukis.
The correct pronunciation of 'Sloughi' is 'SLOO-ghee', pronounced with two clear syllables.
A Sloughi puppy typically costs between £800 and £1,200, reflecting the breed's rarity and unique qualities, with prices possibly higher for puppies from champion bloodlines or exceptional litters.