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Same Sloughi, relaxed on the left, nervous on the right, from "Understanding Ears in
Sloughis" by Dr. M.-Dominique Crapon de Caprona © de Caprona

Sixth, Ears and ear carriage, listed as a The Disqualification in the American
Disqualification in the AKC Standard are Standard is a SMALL, rose ear, that is
also confusing for most judges. highly set and would be more reminiscent
of a Greyhound, Whippet or Spanish Galgo,
As most Sloughis are not enamoured with not an older dog, a nervous or young
showing, their concern and/or reticence exhibit. If you as a judge have difficulty
will often be exhibited by their ear carriage. discerning the high set ear of the

The breed has a drop ear, but as the ears Greyhound, Whippet or Spanish Galgo (FCI
are highly mobile, it can sometimes be breed), please google photos to see the
difficult to assess. They are a very alert difference for yourself; they are very
breed and are constantly listening to or different from a Sloughi, both in ear set and
scanning their surroundings, even while head shape.

showing. As a result of this tendency, ears
are not often flat against their head (de
Caprona). Also, with older dogs, often the
cartilage in the dogs' ears may relax,
causing them to be held higher than a
younger dog, much like with terriers, but
they should not be penalized.

Older Sloughi with correct ear set © de Caprona