Breed comparison

Greyhound vs Sloughi

How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.

4Affection with family4
3Good with young children3
4Good with other dogs3
3Openness to strangers2
3Playfulness3
4Energy level4
3Trainability3
3Mental stimulation needs3
4Adaptability3
3Watchdog / protective2
3Barking2
2Shedding3
1Coat grooming1
1Drooling1

The biggest differences

These two breeds are close on every trait: no score differs by more than one point.

They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, playfulness, energy level, trainability, mental stimulation needs.

Which one should you choose?

Pick the Greyhound if you want less dog hair, you live in a smaller home or move often, you want a more protective watchdog. Pick the Sloughi if you want a quieter dog.

Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.

Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.

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