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Lastly, of the three physically similar About the author:
breeds, Azawakh, Saluki and Sloughi, the
American Sloughi standard contains a list Nancy Lovelady is an AKC licensed judge, and
of disqualifying faults, unlike the Azawakh has judged the breed in the US as well as the
and Saluki, which have none. Sloughi Club Show in the UK. She is an
accomplished mosaic artist, teacher and
It is my opinion, that a laundry list of faults, currently has 4 Sloughis. Her kennel name is
often does more harm than good, when Almahboubin.
assessing the quality of such a rare breed.
Literature:
As of this writing, August 2021, there are
perhaps 10-20 animals that are showing in Crapon de Caprona, M.-Dominique (2017),
the US and there is a lack of consistency of "Understanding The Sloughi", Sighthound
breed type, due to a variety of styles of Review, Winter Issue.
imports and breeding programs. http://sloughi.org/SLOUGHI3.pdf
As such, one must judge with a 'common Crapon de Caprona, M.-Dominique (2018)
sense' approach, and prioritize your "Understanding Ears in Sloughis"
exhibits accordingly. http://sloughi.org/understandingearsinsloug
hi.pdf
Hopefully the above article will help clarify
and address some of the misconceptions Kriss, Randa (November 6, 2017), "Sloughi Dog
about our lovely and treasured breed. Breed Information", American Kennel Club,
www.akc.org/dog-breeds/sloughi/
Acknowledgements:
Special thanks to Pia Chaouki, Kath Clark
and Dr. Dominique Crapon de Caprona for
permission to use their photos.
