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FOREWORD
BY M.-DOMINIQUE CRAPON DE CAPRONA - USA
Welcome to the Sloughi Review’s 15 th Utmost caution is always needed for
edition. preservation breeders primarily due to the
genetic and ethical challenges inherent in
The topic treated here is in many ways maintaining rare or heritage breeds.
painful for all lovers of the genuine Sloughi,
in Africa and the Western world, but also Unlike breeders who may prioritize
for those who were deceived. specific aesthetic or "fad" traits,
preservation breeders focus on the long-
Even so, I do think it needs to be addressed term health and stability of the entire
if one wants to remain objective in breed. This complex mission requires
preserving genuine Sloughis. careful management to prevent inbreeding,
line breeding, the propagation of genetic
We should all be thankful that Thomas diseases, and the loss of valuable genetic
Liedtke took the time to dive deep into the diversity.
subject. He takes us back to the time cross
breeding to Saluki took place, and we In the Sloughi it means staying away from
discover what the rationale behind such bloodlines linebred on Salukis and
breeding was, and why it is still a problem breeding close to genuine country of origin
decades later. Sloughis.
Many documents are provided and Wishing good reading.
translated into English.
