The Sloughi : the Arab greyhound
This dog is the Arab greyhound , greyound the desert with an average speed of about 55 km / h to 300 meters.
history
This breed is very old, it is difficult to know the exact origin . His ancestors are perhaps Greyhounds ancient Egypt and ancient Africa . Northern Africa was invaded by the Romans , Vandals and Arabs. It is impossible to know how dogs invaders were able to interbreed with native Greyhounds and vice versa.
The Sloughi is a distinct breed of Asian Greyhounds with which it is often confused , such as the saluki -haired or long, or the Afghan Hound haired or long. Recent genetic studies show , as well as the fact that the Sloughi is always short hair .
This breed of greyhounds is causing the greyhound of the Berber people and has also been used by Bedouins . Nowadays , due to strict regulations on hunting and extinction in the deserts and other areas , many of these dogs are used by their masters as livelihood at dog shows or dog races . Although this breed was selected specifically for hunting in the desert and the Atlas Mountains , this does not make a good companion for much less , but these animals require a greater number of hours devoted to the exercise.
The main qualities of the Sloughi , as breeders are hunting instinct , courage , speed, stamina and intelligence.
According to an Arab saying : "When one sees a gazelle Sloughi pulls a blade of grass , he finds himself at its height before she finished chewing