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

Pug tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

Alert
Intelligent
Independent
Sweet
Faithful
Sensitive
Playful

Affectionate
Courageous
Intelligent
Going
Loyal
Cheerful
Gentle
Friendly
Playful

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

Pugs are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

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.

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

North Africa

China

sight hound

Pekingese, Bulldog, French Mastiff

ancient times

Ancient Times

Hound
Sighthound & Pariah (UKC)

Toy (AKC:1885)
Companion breeds (UKC)

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

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

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

The Pug 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.

Hypothyroidism

Entropion
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Bloat
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

Allergies
Corneal Ulcer

Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Allergy Tests

Eye
Blood Test
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

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

Pugs are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

Pug 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.

Pugs need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Sloughis are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Pugs have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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

Pugs 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.

Pug dogs have a strong protective nature and territorial instinct. They are highly vigilant and will fiercely defend their home and family.

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

Pug has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

Pugs 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.

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

Sloughis are not cat friendly.

Pugs are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

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

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

Pugs are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Pugs may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.