Comparison: Greyhound and Sloughi

Greyhound and Sloughi are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Greyhound
Photo: Vincent Eisfeld, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Sloughi
Photo: Dr. Sabine Schlenkrich, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
GreyhoundSloughi
FCI group10. Sighthounds10. Sighthounds
Country of originUnited KingdomMorocco
CategoryGiantLarge
Height at withers68–76 cm61–72 cm
Weight27–40 kg–
Life span10–14 years–
Recognition features
  • Aerodynamic lean build with a deep chest
  • Short smooth coat, rose ears
  • Long, sabre-like tail
  • Very lean, elegant sighthound with a short smooth coat in sandy to red-sand shades
  • Gentle, slightly sad, nostalgic expression of large dark eyes
  • Flat ribs, a long raised sternum and a thin tail ending in an accentuated curve
CoatShort, fine, close coat.Very short, dense and fine. Colour from light sand through all shades to red sand (fawn), with or without a black mask, black mantle, black brindling or black overlay.
PurposeAn ancient British sighthound for racing and hare coursing; the fastest dog, over 65 km/h.A North African sighthound used for hunting that also appreciates home comforts and is devoted to its master.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.