How tall is a Sloughi?

An adult Sloughi stands about 28 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.

Is a Sloughi considered a giant dog?

Yes — at 28" / 53 lb, the Sloughi falls into the giant-breed size class (shoulder height 28" and up). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #19 tallest.

How does a Sloughi compare to a person?

At 28" tall, a Sloughi stands about 44% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

Sloughi Size Compared to a Person

A Sloughi stands 28″ at the shoulder and weighs about 53 lb — that puts it at 44% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #19 by shoulder height and falls into the giant-breed size class (Giant breeds, 28" and up).

Sloughi next to a person at scale — 28-inch shoulder height, 53 lb. Drawn by iDogNames. — Sloughi at 28″ / 53 lb, next to an average adult at 5′4″ / 135 lb. Drawn to AKC breed standards.

How a Sloughi compares

	Sloughi	Person	Difference
Shoulder height	28″	64″	-36″
Weight	53 lb	135 lb	-82 lb

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About the Sloughi

The Sloughi is a rare and ancient North African sighthound, found primarily in Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, and Algeria. Often called the Arabian Greyhound, the Sloughi is a graceful, athletic hound bred for hunting hare, fox, jackal, and gazelle across the desert. With their lean, muscular build, smooth short coat, and melancholic, soulful expression, Sloughis possess a haunting beauty that has been prized for centuries across North Africa and the Middle East.

Similar-size breeds

The 8 breeds in the Giant size class with shoulder height closest to the Sloughi.

Borzoi — 28″ / 90 lb (same height)
Daniff — 28″ / 130 lb (same height)
Giant Maso Mastiff — 28″ / 180 lb (same height)
Newfoundland — 28″ / 140 lb (same height)
Saint Bernard — 28″ / 160 lb (same height)
Anatolian Shepherd — 29″ / 130 lb (+1″ vs Sloughi)
Black Russian Terrier — 29″ / 105 lb (+1″ vs Sloughi)
Greyhound — 29″ / 68 lb (+1″ vs Sloughi)

Frequently asked

How tall is a Sloughi?: An adult Sloughi stands about 28 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
Is a Sloughi considered a giant dog?: Yes — at 28" / 53 lb, the Sloughi falls into the giant-breed size class (shoulder height 28" and up). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #19 tallest.
How does a Sloughi compare to a person?: At 28" tall, a Sloughi stands about 44% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

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