Editing Sloughi (section)

==Appearance and description==
The Sloughi's head is long and elegant, with droopy ears, similar in appearance to a shorter, thicker-set [[Greyhound]]. The body and legs show a defined bone structure supporting strong, lean muscles. The topline is, essentially, horizontal and blends into a gently sloping [[Rump (animal)|croup]]. The tail is long and carried low, like many sighthounds, with an upward curve at the end.<ref>{{cite web |title=Official Standard of the Sloughi |url=http://cdn.akc.org/Sloughi.pdf?_ga=1.74360786.1380922360.1452568928 |publisher=American Kennel Club}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |author=Haddam, H.Y. |author2=Achour Mennani |author3=Mohamed Amine Benhamadi |display-authors=1 |year=2021 |title=Morphological characterization of an Algerian Sighthound known as The Sloughi raised in the Wilaya of Tlemcen, Northwest of Algeria |url=https://journals.univ-tlemcen.dz/GABJ/index.php/GABJ/article/view/172 |journal=Genetics and Biodiversity Journal |volume=5 |issue=1 |pages=74-86}}</ref>

Despite their physical and superficial similarities, the Sloughi should not be confused with other sighthounds originating from [[North Africa]], the [[Mediterranean basin|Mediterranean]] or [[South Asia]], such as the [[Ibizan Hound]], the [[Saluki]], or the aforementioned [[Greyhound]], nor with the more distantly-originating [[Afghan Hound]] or the Russian [[Borzoi]]. However, much in the same vein as these related breeds, the Sloughi was traditionally bred for [[coursing]] and to pursue such game as [[hare]], [[fox]], [[Jackal|jackals]], [[gazelle]] and other [[antelope]], [[deer]], or terrestrial [[Bird|birds]] (such as sand grouse), among other small or mid-sized animals.<ref name="Sloughi Dog Breed Information">{{Cite web|url=https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/sloughi/|title=Sloughi Dog Breed Information|website=American Kennel Club}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sloughi.us/|title=Ocerico Sloughis – Top Winning AKC Sloughis}}</ref> 

The Sloughi is an ancient breed, treasured in North Africa for its natural prey drive, coursing skills, speed, agility, and endurance over long distances. It is a robust, yet elegant and racy, sighthound with evenly proportioned limbs, back and tail. Like most other sighthounds, the Sloughi will adapt quite well to [[Aridity|arid]] locations, its innate "drought-tolerance" adding to its overall value. Likewise, Sloughi are not bred to be fragile or timid dogs. Their overall persona is one of nobility, but somewhat aloof, with a regal air of "class"; the expression of the dark eyes is gentle, thoughtful, and melancholy.<ref name="Sloughi Dog Breed Information" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.showsightonline.com/breed_features/SLOUGHI/Sloughi.html|title=ShowSight Presents The Sloughi|website=www.showsightonline.com}}</ref> In places where they are still used as coursing sighthounds, their appearances can vary by locality, based on breeding situations, hybridisation and unique climatic or environmental adaptations.<ref name=":0" />