Breed Comparison: Finnish Spitz Versus Sloughi

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Finnish Spitz Versus Sloughi: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz and the Sloughi.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz or the Sloughi

Finnish Spitz versus Sloughi: Overview

A very important difference between the Finnish Spitz and the Sloughi is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Finnish Spitz is a medium-sized dog while the Sloughi is a large-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Finnish Spitz belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

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.

Finnish Spitz versus Sloughi: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz Sloughi
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 12 to 16 years
Height 15 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder 24 to 29 inches tall at the shoulder
Easy To Groom 2/5 5/5
Weight 20 to 35 pounds 40 to 63 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 3/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 2/5
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 4/5
Easy To Train 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 1/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 1/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 14.0 years
Average Price $900 No Data
Price Range $600 – $1100 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Exam by a veterinarian with Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Specialty of Cardiology
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination by a board certified ACVO Ophthalmologist- minimum age 12 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
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    Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 179 189

    *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 Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz is 77 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 Finnish Spitz. 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 Finnish Spitz and the Sloughi so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Finnish Spitz and the Sloughi

    Below is a list of where the Finnish Spitz and the Sloughi are most different:

  • Finnish Spitzs require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Sloughis are very easy to groom.
  • Finnish Spitzs can tolerate cold weather. However, Sloughis cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Finnish Spitzs are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl. However, Sloughis are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.

    • The Similarities Between the Finnish Spitz and the Sloughi

    The Finnish Spitz and the Sloughi are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Finnish Spitz and the Sloughi are most similar:

  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Sloughi do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Sloughi shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Sloughi are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Sloughi are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Sloughi have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Sloughi do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Sloughi are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Sloughi get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Sloughi get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Sloughi have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Sloughi require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Finnish Spitz versus Sloughi

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Finnish Spitz and the Sloughi.

    Finnish Spitzs weigh 20 to 35 pounds when fully grown. Finnish Spitzs are 15 to 20 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 Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz and the Sloughi over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Finnish Spitz is more popular with dog owners than the Sloughi. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Finnish Spitz is 179 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Sloughi is 189 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Finnish Spitz

    Popularity of Finnish Spitz

    Popularity of Sloughi

    Popularity of Sloughi

    Year Finnish Spitz Popularity Rank Sloughi Popularity Rank
    2013 170 no data
    2014 174 no data
    2015 178 no data
    2016 179 185.0
    2017 177 188.0
    2018 184 192.0
    2019 183 191.0
    2020 187 189.0

    Tolerates Being Alone: Finnish Spitz versus Sloughi

    Finnish Spitzs do not like to be left alone.

    Sloughis can be left alone only for a short time.

    Which one drools more, the Finnish Spitz or the Sloughi

    Finnish Spitzs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Sloughis do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Finnish Spitz or the Sloughi?

    Finnish Spitzs require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Sloughis are very easy to groom.

    Is the Finnish Spitz Better for Apartment Owners than the Sloughi?

    Finnish Spitzs adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Sloughis adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Finnish Spitz or the Sloughi?

    Finnish Spitzs are OK for new dog owners.

    Sloughis are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Can Finnish Spitzs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Sloughis Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Finnish Spitzs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Sloughis can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Is the Finnish Spitz Easier to Train than the Sloughi?

    Finnish Spitzs are fairly easy to train.

    Sloughis are fairly easy to train.

    Does the Finnish Spitz Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Sloughi?

    Finnish Spitzs have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and 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.

    Do Finnish Spitzs shed more than Sloughis?

    Finnish Spitzs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Sloughis shed moderately.

    Wanderlust Potential: Finnish Spitz vs. Sloughi

    Finnish Spitzs have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Sloughis have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Finnish Spitzs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Sloughis Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Finnish Spitzs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Sloughis cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Are Finnish Spitzs good family dogs? What about Sloughis?

    Finnish Spitzs 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 Finnish Spitzs and Sloughis?

    Finnish Spitzs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Sloughis get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Finnish Spitz or the Sloughi?

    Finnish Spitzs get along very well with other dogs.

    Sloughis get along very well with other dogs.

    Do Finnish Spitzs Bark and Howl? What about Sloughis?

    Finnish Spitzs are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Sloughis are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Finnish Spitz

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz:

  • Bearded Collie (78 percent match with Finnish Spitz). Here is our comparison of the Sloughi vs Bearded Collie.
  • West Highland White Terrier (79 percent match with Finnish Spitz). Here is our comparison of the Sloughi vs West Highland White Terrier.

    • 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:

  • Bracco Italiano (78 percent match with Sloughi). Here is our comparison of the Finnish Spitz vs Bracco Italiano.
  • Ibizan Hound (79 percent match with Sloughi). Here is our comparison of the Finnish Spitz vs Ibizan Hound.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Finnish Spitz and how the Sloughi compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Finnish Spitz and of the Sloughi to other breeds:

    Finnish Spitz Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Sloughi Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Sloughi versus English Toy Spaniel     Sloughi versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Sloughi versus Australian Terrier     Sloughi versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel     Sloughi versus Beagle     Sloughi versus Maltese     Sloughi versus Gordon Setter     Sloughi versus Korean Jindo Dog     Sloughi versus Estrela Mountain Dog     Sloughi versus Shihpoo     

    Conclusion: Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz and the Sloughi better suits you and your family.