Sloughi height and weight, honestly framed
A fully grown Sloughi stands 24 to 29 inches at the shoulder and weighs about 45 to 70 pounds. Males finish at 26 to 29 inches and the heavier end of the range, females at 24 to 27 inches and noticeably lighter, and both sexes carry the breed's hallmark visible bone structure: hip bones and ribs you can see as well as feel are correct in this sighthound, not a welfare concern. The overall impression is of a tall dog drawn with a fine pen.
Comparisons help calibrate the numbers. A Sloughi stands in greyhound territory for height but is typically lighter and more angular, with a longer, more refined head and a distinctly aloof bearing. Against a Labrador of similar height there is no contest in mass: the Sloughi may weigh twenty pounds less while taking up the same vertical space in your hallway and considerably more of your sofa lengthwise.
A desert hunter's economy of build
The Sloughi was refined over centuries in North Africa to hunt gazelle and other swift game across open desert, often working with hunters on horseback, and the fully grown build is that landscape made flesh. Long limbs, a deep chest housing serious lungs, a tucked loin for the double-suspension gallop, and minimal body fat for heat and distance: everything spare serves the chase. The short, dense coat offers no padding to disguise the engineering.
The long, lean road to maturity
A Sloughi puppy grows upward quickly in the first year, often looking startlingly tall and unfinished, then spends a second year adding chest depth and the hard muscle that completes the outline. Males mature later than females, and a male Sloughi may not be truly finished until he is close to three. Through all of it the dog should stay lean; a young Sloughi that looks well covered by pet-dog standards is usually carrying more than the frame wants.
Sharing a home with a tall, quiet hunter
At full size, a Sloughi needs secure, high fencing and a lead everywhere else, because a dog built to course game at distance does not negotiate recalls once running. Indoors, the adult Sloughi is famously quiet and fastidious, a tall dog that arranges itself on the softest available surface and conserves energy for hours. The contrast between the still indoor dog and the athlete outdoors is one of the breed's defining pleasures.
Cold and hard surfaces are the daily taxes on this build. A Sloughi feels winter sharply through its fine coat and lean insulation, so a fitted coat for cold walks and genuinely cushioned beds are equipment, not indulgence. Travel and housing should also account for length: stretched out, a Sloughi occupies more floor than its weight suggests, and crates and vehicles need the tall-dog dimensions even though the scales say medium-large.
Judging a particular Sloughi
Measure any Sloughi you are considering at the shoulder with the dog standing naturally, and get a current scale weight, because estimates in this breed drift badly in both directions. For a puppy, the sire's and dam's heights are strong predictors, and a good breeder will give you their actual measurements and show you mature relatives. For a rescue adult, ask for a condition assessment from a vet who understands sighthounds, so correct leanness is not misread.
Continuity of information matters with a dog whose trust is earned slowly and whose routines are deeply held. With KinsLe Transferrable Profiles, the Sloughi's full profile, health history, and daily routines reach the new owner intact, allowing a reserved dog to change homes without losing the familiar map of its life.