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

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

Alert
Intelligent
Independent
Sweet
Faithful
Sensitive
Playful

Active
Devoted
Quiet
Intelligent
Alert
Discerning
Loyal

Sloughis are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Manchester Terriers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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.

Manchester Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

North Africa

England

sight hound

terrier

ancient times

1800s

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 Manchester Terrier can have a litter of 14-16 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.

Manchester Terriers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Hypothyroidism

Lens Luxation
Hydrocephalus

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Bloat
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

Hip Dysplasia
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

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Allergy Tests

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Sloughis thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Manchester Terriers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

Manchester 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.

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

Sloughis are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Manchester Terriers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

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

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

Manchester Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Manchester 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.

Manchester Terriers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Manchester Terriers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Sloughis are not cat friendly.

Manchester 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.

Manchester 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.

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