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JUDGING THE SLOUGHI
BY NANCY LOVELADY - USA
An extremely rare breed in the USA, the As there is no size disqualification,
Sloughi is fairly interesting to judge when height is not an overriding concern, but
one has an entry. When considering the anything too large will not be efficient in
breed, one must first approach the exhibit the field, which is something a judge
holistically. That is, taking in the shape and needs to keep in mind - that form must
make of the dog, and assessing the follow function.
positives. From the general appearance,
one should go from least detailed to most Also, there are two 'types' or styles in the
and of course, do it all within the 2 minutes breed: a desert type, that is smaller, and
time frame. It is hoped that this article will lighter in build, but it is not weedy, or
assist judges in making those critical weak looking. The mountain type is fairly
decisions about breed type. obvious - a larger boned animal that
looks as though it is larger and may have
First, when stacked, one must consider the a 'heavier' appearance. And again,
outline, especially the proportions. The balance and proportion are to be
Sloughi is not as short in back as the considered; the dog must not be cloddy,
Azawakh, nor as long in back of the Saluki. coarse or even vaguely resemble another
If other Sloughi exhibits are present in the breed.
ring, each should be compared to the
others, in order to assess breed type. Both are correct and worthy of
consideration.
