Breed comparison
Saluki vs Sloughi
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Sloughi5Affection with family4
3Good with young children3
3Good with other dogs3
3Openness to strangers2
3Playfulness3
4Energy level4
3Trainability3
5Mental stimulation needs3
3Adaptability3
1Watchdog / protective2
3Barking2
2Shedding3
1Coat grooming1
1Drooling1
The biggest differences
- Mental stimulation needs: the Saluki scores 5 out of 5, the Sloughi 3.
They score the same on good with young children, good with other dogs, playfulness, energy level, trainability, adaptability.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Saluki if you want less dog hair. Pick the Sloughi if you want a quieter dog, you want a more protective watchdog.
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.