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

Cairn Terrier has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Unfortunately, the Sloughi is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Cairn Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Alert
Intelligent
Independent
Sweet
Faithful
Sensitive
Playful

Active
Courageous
Intelligent
Assertive
Fearless

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.

Cairn Terriers make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

North Africa

Scotland

sight hound

Scottish Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, Skye Terrier

ancient times

1500s

Hound
Sighthound & Pariah (UKC)

Terrier (AKC:1913 & UKC)

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

Cairn Terriers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Hypothyroidism

Flea Allergy

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Bloat
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

Weight Gain

Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Allergy Tests

Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

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

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

Sloughis need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Cairn Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Cairn Terrier dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

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.

While Cairn Terrier dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

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

The Cairn Terrier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Sloughis are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Cairn Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Cairn Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Cairn Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Sloughis are not cat friendly.

Cairn Terriers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Cairn Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Sloughis have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Cairn Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Sloughis are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Cairn Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.