Sloughi Colors & Coat Guide

All recognized Sloughi colors, coat types, genetics, and how color can impact pricing and health.

Sloughi Colors Overview

The Sloughi comes in several recognized coat colors. Colors range from light sand to dark mahogany red; the black mantle pattern features a dark overlay on the back over a lighter base..

Coat color is determined by genetics, with some colors being dominant and others recessive. Understanding color genetics can help predict puppy colors and identify responsible breeding practices.

Recognized Colors

Light Sand Standard

Mahogany Red Standard

Fawn Standard

Brindle

Black Mantle

Color & Price Impact

Standard colors	Normal pricing ($1500–$2500)
Rare/unusual colors	Premium pricing (+$750–$1250)

Coat Genetics

Sloughi coat color is controlled by several genes that determine pigment production and distribution. The primary genes include the E (extension) locus, A (agouti) locus, K (dominant black) locus, and B (brown) locus.

DNA color testing is available and can help breeders predict puppy colors and identify carriers of recessive genes. Colors range from light sand to dark mahogany red; the black mantle pattern features a dark overlay on the back over a lighter base..

Rare vs Standard Colors

Rarity in Sloughi colors typically reflects recessive genetics rather than desirability. The breed offers 5 color varieties, with standard colors including Light Sand, Mahogany Red, Fawn. While unusual colors may be visually striking, they sometimes correlate with health concerns or breeding shortcuts.

A reputable Sloughi breeder will never compromise health testing (for Progressive Retinal Atrophy and other conditions) to produce trendy colors. Be skeptical of breeders who market 'rare' colors at prices well above the $1500–$2500 standard range.

Do Sloughi Colors Change with Age?

Do not be surprised if your Sloughi puppy's color changes as they grow. The puppy coat gives way to the adult coat between 4 and 12 months. Colors like Light Sand, Mahogany Red may shift—sometimes dramatically—during this transition. Colors range from light sand to dark mahogany red; the black mantle pattern features a dark overlay on the back over a lighter base..

Controversial Colors

Not all Sloughi colors are created equal in the eyes of breed standards. The 5 recognized colors have well-understood genetics, but colors marketed as 'exotic' or 'designer' may fall outside breed standards and can sometimes be linked to health issues. Colors range from light sand to dark mahogany red; the black mantle pattern features a dark overlay on the back over a lighter base..

Frequently Asked Questions

Standard Sloughi colors include Light Sand, Mahogany Red, Fawn. Colors range from light sand to dark mahogany red; the black mantle pattern features a dark overlay on the back over a lighter base..

Among Sloughi colors, rarity reflects recessive genetics rather than quality. Colors range from light sand to dark mahogany red; the black mantle pattern features a dark overlay on the back over a lighter base..

Yes, many Sloughi puppies experience color changes between 4 and 12 months as the puppy coat transitions to the adult coat. Colors range from light sand to dark mahogany red; the black mantle pattern features a dark overlay on the back over a lighter base.. Standard colors like Light Sand, Mahogany Red, Fawn are generally stable by 12 months.

For the Sloughi, standard colors have no known health associations. Some non-standard colors in certain breeds can be linked to deafness, eye problems, or skin sensitivity. Colors range from light sand to dark mahogany red; the black mantle pattern features a dark overlay on the back over a lighter base..

Among Sloughis, the most commonly seen colors are Light Sand, Mahogany Red, Fawn. As the breed standard recognizes 5 color variations, there is good variety to choose from. Colors range from light sand to dark mahogany red; the black mantle pattern features a dark overlay on the back over a lighter base..