The Sloughi, also known as Arabian Greyhound, Berber Greyhound, is an elegant, graceful hunting dog that is often referred to as Arabian Greyhound. They are native to North Africa where they are still as highly prized today as they were in ancient times. They are a rare breed with only a few puppies registered each year at Kennel Club, which means it can be difficult to find a well-bred puppy, and they often command a lot of money.
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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.