Scottish Deerhound has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Sloughi has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Dignified
Friendly
Polite
Docile
Gentle
Still

Alert
Intelligent
Independent
Sweet
Faithful
Sensitive
Playful

Avoid Scottish Deerhounds as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Choose a Sloughi if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Scotland

North Africa

sighthound, greyhound

sight hound

middle ages

ancient times

Hound (AKC:1886)
Sighthounds & Pariahs (UKC)

Hound
Sighthound & Pariah (UKC)

A Scottish Deerhound can have a litter of 8-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Sloughi can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Scottish Deerhounds have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Sloughis struggle with new environments and lifestyle changes, preferring familiarity.

The Scottish Deerhound breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Sloughis are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Gastric Torsion
Osteosarcoma
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

Hypothyroidism

Cardiomyopathy
Allergies

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Bloat
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

Cardiac
Blood Test
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Allergy Tests

Scottish Deerhound has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Sloughi has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Scottish Deerhounds are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Sloughi dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Scottish Deerhound dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

Sloughi dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

The Scottish Deerhound has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Sloughi is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Scottish Deerhounds have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Scottish Deerhounds make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Sloughi is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Scottish Deerhounds make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Sloughis are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Scottish Deerhounds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Sloughis are not cat friendly.

Scottish Deerhounds are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Sloughis are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Scottish Deerhounds are highly friendly around strangers.

Sloughis are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.