Sloughi Weight Calculator

Check if your Sloughi is at a healthy weight. Ideal target: 11 - 21 lbs (Male) or 10 - 19 lbs (Female).

Breed Weight Standards

For the Sloughi, standard weights are:

  • Male Ideal: 5 - 9.5 kg (11 - 21 lbs)
  • Female Ideal: 4.5 - 8.5 kg (10 - 19 lbs)

Sloughi Healthy Weight Standard Chart

Veterinary breed standard weight ranges and boundaries for adult male and female Sloughis.

Gender Healthy Range (lbs) Healthy Range (kg) Target Average Underweight Alert Overweight Alert
Male 11 - 21 lbs 5 - 9.5 kg 16 lbs (7.3 kg) < 10 lbs > 23 lbs
Female 10 - 19 lbs 4.5 - 8.5 kg 15 lbs (6.5 kg) < 9 lbs > 21 lbs

🔍 Assessing Sloughi Body Condition (BCS)

Scale weight is only one component of body composition. A Sloughi in ideal body condition (BCS 4-5 out of 9) demonstrates:

  • Rib Palpation: Ribs easily felt with gentle pressure, without excess fat cover.
  • Top-Down Silhouette: Clear, discernible hourglass indentation behind the ribcage.
  • Lateral Abdominal Tuck: Upward curve of the belly when viewed from profile.

⚠️ Excess Weight & Sloughi Health

Excess body fat acts as an endocrine organ, secreting pro-inflammatory cytokines that accelerate cellular aging and joint cartilage breakdown.

For a Sloughi, keeping weight near the optimal average (16 lbs male / 15 lbs female) lowers the lifetime risk of Patellar Luxation and Skin Allergies.

Frequently Asked Questions: Sloughi Weight

Veterinary guidance on managing weight, growth rates, and health for Sloughis.

What is the ideal weight for a male Sloughi?

A healthy adult male Sloughi should typically weigh between 11 and 21 lbs (5 to 9.5 kg), with an ideal median target of approximately 16 lbs (7.3 kg).

What is the ideal weight for a female Sloughi?

A healthy adult female Sloughi should typically weigh between 10 and 19 lbs (4.5 to 8.5 kg), with an ideal median target of approximately 15 lbs (6.5 kg).

How can I tell if my Sloughi is overweight?

Evaluate your Sloughi's Body Condition Score (BCS): when viewed from above, an hourglass waistline should be clearly discernible behind the ribcage. When palpating the chest with light pressure, you should easily feel their ribs without pressing through a dense layer of subcutaneous fat.

How does excess weight affect a Sloughi's lifespan?

Veterinary research demonstrates that maintaining a lean body condition extends canine median lifespan by up to 1.8 to 2.5 years. Overweight dogs suffer from accelerated osteoarthritic cartilage erosion and aggravated breed risks such as Patellar Luxation and Skin Allergies.