Saluki vs Azawakh vs Sloughi – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Saluki	Azawakh	Sloughi
Origins	Fertile Crescent	Mali	Morocco
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	123	492	188
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Other Names	Gazelle Hound, Persian Greyhound	Idi, Hanshee, Oska, Rawondu, Bareeru, Wulo, Tuareg Sloughi	Berber Greyhound, Sloughi Moghrebi
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1929 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2016 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set	No set
Price	$600-$800	$600-$800	$800-$1000

General Appearance - Saluki vs Azawakh vs Sloughi

Size	Large	Large	Large
Weight	29 - 66 pounds (13 - 30 kg)	Male: 44–55 pounds (20–25 kg), Female: 33–44 pounds (15–20 kg)	Male: 55-65 pounds (25-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-23 kg)
Avg. Weight	29 - 66 pounds (13 - 30 kg)	Male: 44–55 pounds (20–25 kg), Female: 33–44 pounds (15–20 kg)	Male: 60 pounds (27.5 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19.5 kg)
Height	23 - 28 inches (58 - 71cm)	Male: 25–29 inches (64–74 cm), Female: 24–28 inches (60–70 cm)	Male: 26.4-28.3 inches (66-72 cm), Female: 24-26.7 inches (61-68 cm)
Avg. Height	23 - 28 inches (58 - 71cm)	Male: 25–29 inches (64–74 cm), Female: 24–28 inches (60–70 cm)	Male: 26.4-28.3 inches (69 cm), Female: 24-26.7 inches (64.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Saluki vs Azawakh vs Sloughi

Coat	Smooth	Smooth	Straight Dense
Colors	Chocolate Fawn Red White Tan Cream Golden Silver Black	Brindle Golden White Blue Brown Gray Black	Cream Spotted Brindle Fawn Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Saluki requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Azawakh requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Sloughi requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Salukis shed none to minimal.	Azawakhs shed moderately.	Sloughis shed moderately.

Characteristics - Saluki vs Azawakh vs Sloughi

Temperament	Aloof Quiet Loyal Intelligent Reserved	Affectionate Attentive Refined Loyal Aloof Fierce Rugged	Alert Intelligent Independent Sweet Faithful Sensitive Playful
Intelligent Rank	Average: Saluki's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Azawakh's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Sloughi's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Salukis are easy to train.	Azawakhs are quite easy to train.	Sloughis are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Salukis, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Azawakhs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Sloughis, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Salukis don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Azawakhs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Salukis are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Azawakhs are highly affectionate dogs.	Sloughis are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Salukis need for social interaction is average.	Azawakhs need for social interaction is average.	Sloughis need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low to Average: The Saluki rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Azawakh rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Sloughi rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Salukis are average watchdogs.	Azawakhs are one of the best watchdogs.	Sloughis are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Salukis can't provide protection for their territory.	Azawakhs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Sloughis are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Saluki has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Azawakh has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Sloughi has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Salukis have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Azawakhs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Sloughis have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Salukis have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Azawakhs tend to escape less than other breeds.	Sloughis have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Salukis have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Azawakhs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Sloughis have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Salukis are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Azawakhs are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Sloughis are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Salukis adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Azawakhs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Sloughis adapt badly to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Saluki vs Azawakh vs Sloughi

Stranger Friendly	Salukis are average friendly towards strangers.	Azawakhs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Sloughis are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Salukis are kid-friendly dogs.	Azawakhs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Sloughis are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Salukis are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Azawakhs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Sloughis are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Salukis are average friendly towards other dogs.	Azawakhs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Sloughis are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Saluki is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Azawakh is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Sloughi is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Salukis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Azawakhs are not the best breed for elderly people.	Sloughis are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Salukis usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Azawakhs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Sloughis do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	No Salukis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Azawakhs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Sloughis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Saluki breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Azawakh breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Sloughi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Saluki vs Azawakh vs Sloughi

Health Issues	The Saluki is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Azawakh is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Sloughis tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	No set	Anesthesia Sensitivity Autoimmune Thyroiditis Bloat Eosinophilic Myositus Heart Problems Hypothyroidism Idiopathic Epilepsy Lacerations Seizures Skin Allergies Wobbler's Syndrome	No set
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-12 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Salukis are high energy dogs.	Azawakhs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Sloughis are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Salukis have an average exercise need.	Azawakhs have an average exercise need.	Sloughis have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Salukis don't need too much sleep.	Azawakhs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Sloughis don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.
Weight Gain Potential	Low.	Average.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers warm weather	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Low The Saluki has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Azawakh has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Sloughi has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Saluki is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Azawakh is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Sloughi is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Saluki vs Azawakh vs Sloughi

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-6 puppies
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