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- Dogue de Bordeaux Versus Sloughi: Introduction
- Dogue de Bordeaux versus Sloughi: Overview
- Dogue de Bordeaux versus Sloughi: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Sloughi
- The Similarities Between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Sloughi
- Size (Weight and Height) of Dogue de Bordeaux versus Sloughi
- The Popularity of Dogue de Bordeaux versus Popularity of Sloughi
- Health Problems of Dogue de Bordeaux versus Health Problems of Sloughi
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Sloughi?
- Wanderlust Potential: Dogue de Bordeaux vs. Sloughi
- Tolerates Being Alone: Dogue de Bordeaux versus Sloughi
- Can Dogue de Bordeauxs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Sloughis Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Is the Dogue de Bordeaux Easier to Train than the Sloughi?
- Do Dogue de Bordeauxs Bark and Howl? What about Sloughis?
- Can Dogue de Bordeauxs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Sloughis Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Do Dogue de Bordeauxs shed more than Sloughis?
- Does the Dogue de Bordeaux Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Sloughi?
- Are Dogue de Bordeauxs good family dogs? What about Sloughis?
- How Kid-friendly are Dogue de Bordeauxs and Sloughis?
- Which one drools more, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Sloughi
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Sloughi?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Dogue de Bordeaux
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Sloughi
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Dogue de Bordeaux versus Sloughi. Which One is a Better Pet?
Dogue de Bordeaux Versus Sloughi: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Sloughi? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Sloughi better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Sloughi.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Sloughi is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Dogue de Bordeaux and for the Sloughi. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Sloughi.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Sloughi
Dogue de Bordeaux versus Sloughi: Overview
Both the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Sloughi are similar in size. The Dogue de Bordeaux and the Sloughi are both large-sized dogs.
Furthermore, the Dogue de Bordeaux belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.
On the other hand, the Sloughi belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
Dogue de Bordeaux versus Sloughi: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Dogue de Bordeaux to the Sloughi based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
| Factor | Dogue de Bordeaux | Sloughi |
|---|---|---|
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder | 24 to 29 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Life Span | 8 to 12 years | 12 to 16 years |
| Weight | Starts at 100 pounds | 40 to 63 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 10.0 years | 14.0 years |
| Average Price | $2270 | No Data |
| Price Range | $1800 – $2500 | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 65 | 189 |
*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Dogue de Bordeaux in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Sloughi. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for a Dogue de Bordeaux is 70 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Sloughi is 79 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Sloughi is a better pet than the Dogue de Bordeaux. So, you should get the Sloughi!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Sloughi so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Sloughi
Below is a list of where the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Sloughi are most different:
The Similarities Between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Sloughi
The Dogue de Bordeaux and the Sloughi are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Sloughi are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Dogue de Bordeaux versus Sloughi
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Sloughi.
Dogue de Bordeauxs weigh Starts at 100 pounds when fully grown. Dogue de Bordeauxs are 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Sloughis weigh 40 to 63 pounds when fully grown. Sloughis are 24 to 29 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
The Popularity of Dogue de Bordeaux versus Popularity of Sloughi
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).
The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Sloughi over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Dogue de Bordeaux is more popular with dog owners than the Sloughi. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Dogue de Bordeaux is 65 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Sloughi is 189 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Dogue de Bordeaux
Popularity of Sloughi
| Year | Dogue de Bordeaux Popularity Rank | Sloughi Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 65 | no data |
| 2014 | 63 | no data |
| 2015 | 63 | no data |
| 2016 | 63 | 185.0 |
| 2017 | 67 | 188.0 |
| 2018 | 67 | 192.0 |
| 2019 | 68 | 191.0 |
| 2020 | 71 | 189.0 |
Health Problems of Dogue de Bordeaux versus Health Problems of Sloughi
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. Therefore, there is nothing like a perfect puppy.
Both the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Sloughi are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Sloughi is prone to the same number of genetic health problems as the Dogue de Bordeaux.
6 health tests are recommended for Dogue de Bordeaux while 6 tests are recommended for the Sloughi.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Dogue de Bordeauxs and in Sloughis.
Dogue de Bordeaux Health Problems
Dogue de Bordeauxs are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Dogue de Bordeaux puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Dogue de Bordeaux puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Dogue de Bordeaux breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Dogue de Bordeauxs for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Dogue de Bordeauxs here.
Sloughi Health Problems
Sloughis are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Sloughi puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Sloughi puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Sloughi breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Sloughis for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Sloughis here.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Sloughi?
Dogue de Bordeauxs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Sloughis are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Sloughi?
Dogue de Bordeauxs do not get along well with other dogs.
Sloughis get along very well with other dogs.
Wanderlust Potential: Dogue de Bordeaux vs. Sloughi
Dogue de Bordeauxs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Sloughis have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Tolerates Being Alone: Dogue de Bordeaux versus Sloughi
Dogue de Bordeauxs do not like to be left alone.
Sloughis can be left alone only for a short time.
Can Dogue de Bordeauxs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Sloughis Tolerate Hot Weather?
Dogue de Bordeauxs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Sloughis can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Is the Dogue de Bordeaux Easier to Train than the Sloughi?
Dogue de Bordeauxs are not easy to train.
Sloughis are fairly easy to train.
Do Dogue de Bordeauxs Bark and Howl? What about Sloughis?
Dogue de Bordeauxs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Sloughis are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Dogue de Bordeauxs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Sloughis Tolerate Cold Weather?
Dogue de Bordeauxs can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Sloughis cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Do Dogue de Bordeauxs shed more than Sloughis?
Dogue de Bordeauxs shed moderately.
Sloughis shed moderately.
Does the Dogue de Bordeaux Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Sloughi?
Dogue de Bordeauxs have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Sloughis have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Is the Dogue de Bordeaux Better for Apartment Owners than the Sloughi?
Dogue de Bordeauxs adapt very well to apartment living.
Sloughis adapt very well to apartment living.
Are Dogue de Bordeauxs good family dogs? What about Sloughis?
Dogue de Bordeauxs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Sloughis are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Dogue de Bordeauxs and Sloughis?
Dogue de Bordeauxs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Sloughis get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Which one drools more, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Sloughi
Dogue de Bordeauxs have a very high tendency to drool.
Sloughis do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Sloughi?
Dogue de Bordeauxs are very easy to groom.
Sloughis are very easy to groom.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Dogue de Bordeaux
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Dogue de Bordeaux that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Dogue de Bordeaux:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Sloughi
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Sloughi that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Sloughi:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Dogue de Bordeaux and how the Sloughi compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Dogue de Bordeaux and of the Sloughi to other breeds:
Dogue de Bordeaux Versus Other Dog Breeds
Dogue de Bordeaux versus Bloodhound Dogue de Bordeaux versus Chi-Poo Dogue de Bordeaux versus Giant Schnauzer Dogue de Bordeaux versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier Dogue de Bordeaux versus Clumber Spaniel Dogue de Bordeaux versus Standard Poodle Dogue de Bordeaux versus Cesky Terrier Dogue de Bordeaux versus Chinese Crested Dogue de Bordeaux versus Portuguese Water Dog Dogue de Bordeaux versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Sloughi Versus Other Dog Breeds
Sloughi versus Standard Schnauzer Sloughi versus Border Collie Sloughi versus Schipperke Sloughi versus Plott Sloughi versus Toy Fox Terrier Sloughi versus German Shorthaired Pointer Sloughi versus Sealyham Terrier Sloughi versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Sloughi versus Field Spaniel Sloughi versus Black and Tan Coonhound
Conclusion: Dogue de Bordeaux versus Sloughi. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Sloughi better suits you and your family.