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Sloughi Dog
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Three Year Vet and Dog lover. Owner of Website: Lovabledogs.info
Sloughi Dog
By Cindy- Lovabledogs.info
Sloughi Dog
The Slough is an African sight hound, it was used to hunt wild game, such as desert hare, gazelles, foxes and jackals, often in cooperation with hunting falcons. They also protect the house and livestock of its owner. The Sloughi breed is adapted to desert and semi-desert life in the Maghreb region of North-West Africa. This dry, lean and muscular hound gives an impression of rustic elegance as well as strength. The Sloughi is an efficient hunter with great endurance as well as speed. The Slough dogs are affectionate, gentle, and very closely knit to their owners. The Sloughi are intelligent and independent, and curious of their surroundings. The Sloughi are quiet and calm indoors, and prefer to lie on soft rugs and blankets, often on their backs with their legs in the air and the neck twisted at a seemingly physically impossible angle. Strangers are met with aloofness and caution, while friends are greeted with enthusiasm. The Sloughi don't make great obedience dog, but they respond to fair and gentle training methods. Slough dogs get along well with children and other animals if they are raised with them. But as Sloughi are hunting hounds with a strong chase instinct, caution is recommended when the is outside with smaller animals. Any small, running animal may trigger the dog's hunting instinct.
Sloughi Dog
Slough breed have fairly broad skulls with a wedge shaped muzzle, their skulls and muzzles are about equal in length. They have a complete scissor bite with very strong jaws. These dogs have slightly slanted, triangular eyes that are large and dark. Sloughs have relatively long, strong, and arched necks. Their ears are triangular-shaped and close to their heads. This dog breeds chest is just the right size – not too broad, with the top line almost level and short. With long, well angulated back legs and well-muscled front legs, they have no problem moving quickly. Their feet are oval shaped, long, and thin. They cover the ground well and with no apparent effort.
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are sometimes called living pieces of history – highly valued as an Arabian horse and revered by the Beddouin tribesmen. During the days of the Sheiks, the Sloughi was one of the most prized possessions. In those times, they were treated with the same respect as any honored guest. Nowadays, Sloughi are pets to select homes but their built-in desire to go hunting and their apparent boundless energy makes it somewhat difficult for city dwellers to own them.
Sloughi Personality
Sloughi are very devoted to their family. It is not easy for them to change homes. Once you own one, they are yours for life. They are not a noisy breed and they love children. These are independent but they are not suited to someone who has little time. Other animals are not entirely safe with a Sloughi unless raised with them from an early age. They are noble and quite reserved with strangers. In the family though, they are affectionate and sweet. They love playing together and playing chase. Sloughi are also a very clean, manageable breed. They do not like to be dirty in any way. This breed also makes an excellent watch dog.
Sloughi Exercise Needs
Sloughi have very high energy. This breeds need at least two hours of exercise a day. Once on to a game or any contest, this competitive breed will run and run to win.
Sloughi Living Conditions
Sloughi need plenty of exercise so it is best that they stay in large open space. Living in an apartment or townhouse wouldn’t exactly be ideal for them but they will get by fine as long as they are provided a soft bed or blanket in which to sleep.
Sloughi Grooming Requirements
To keep shedding to a minimum, brush at least once a week with this breed.
Sloughi Health Issues
This breed has no recorded incidents of major hereditary problems
Cindy Lovable Dogs .info
Three Year Vet and Dog lover. Owner of Website: Lovabledogs.info
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