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

German Shorthaired Pointer has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Alert
Intelligent
Independent
Sweet
Faithful
Sensitive
Playful

Affectionate
Bold
Intelligent
Boisterous
Cooperative
Trainable

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.

German Shorthaired Pointers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

North Africa

Germany

sight hound

german bird dog, spanish pointers, bloodhounds

ancient times

1600s

Hound
Sighthound & Pariah (UKC)

Working (AKC:1930)
Gun Dog (UKC)

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.

A German Shorthaired Pointer can have a litter of 12-14 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.

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

German Shorthaired Pointers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

German Shorthaired Pointers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Hypothyroidism

Hip Dysplasia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Bloat
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

Entropion
Cherry Eye
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Hemivertebrae
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Acral Mutation Syndrome
Lupoid Dermatitis

Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Allergy Tests

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Dna Test For Vwd
(Blood)
Skeletal
Skin Scraping

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

German Shorthaired Pointers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Sloughi minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

German Shorthaired Pointer has low drooling tendency, suitable for those who dislike drool marks.

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

German Shorthaired Pointers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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 German Shorthaired Pointer dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

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

German Shorthaired Pointer is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

The German Shorthaired Pointer is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

German Shorthaired Pointers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

German Shorthaired Pointers 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.

German Shorthaired Pointers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

The German Shorthaired Pointer is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.