American Sloughi Association

10/23/2026

Did you know that Sloughis have been part of OFA’s CHIC program since 2019?

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗖 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲:

🔵rcd1a-PRA
🔵CAER (eye exam)
🔵Advanced Cardiac (auscultation and echocardiogram)
🔵OFA Thyroid
🔵DNA sample on file with OFA
⚪Hips (optional)

ASLA’s Code of Ethics requires that before being bred any US Sloughi have a CHIC number and a CAER exam within 12 months of the breeding (with results shared on OFA’s website).

ASLA’s Code of Ethics:
https://sloughi-international.com/about-asla/asla-code-of-ethics/

CHIC requirements for Sloughis:
https://ofa.org/chic-programs/browse-by-breed/?breed=SLG

10/21/2026

Did you know that Sloughis can come with black mantle over their base coat? Black mantle is breed-specific term, but is often called black and tan/brindle or tanpoint/brindlepoints in other breeds.

To see more about the acceptable colors for Sloughis: https://sloughi-international.com/judging-the-sloughi-the-colors-of-the-sloughi/

10/17/2026

Post National Specialty Exhibitor dinner!

10/17/2026

10/16/2026

The ASLA National Specialty Week has begun at the Prairieland Classic in Springfield, Illinois! We thank the wonderful people at the Prairieland Classic for your generous hospitality!

Thursday 10/15 Champaign Illinois Kennel Club (supported entry) 2-1-4-0
Friday 10/16 Mattoon Kennel Club (supported entry) 3-1-4-1
Saturday 10/17 Sandemac Kennel Club (supported entry) 4-1-4-1
Saturday 10/17 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐢 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲 5-1-(4-2)-5
Sunday 10/18 Illinois Capitol Kennel Club 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲 2-1-4-1

Pictured is the Best of Breed class from Thursday, October 15, 2026. Pictured are (from front to rear) CH Ocerico Fayaj DCAT, CH Ocerico Jester BCAT FITB, 𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝘿𝙤𝙜 CH Ocerico Jamastan BCAT VSWB FITG, 𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙙 GCHS Itri Ocerico OHS FDC BCAT TKA ATT VHMA VSWB FITS, and 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝘿𝙤𝙜 Ocerico Jadiir BCAT. Not in this photo are 𝙒𝘽/𝘽𝙊𝙒/𝘽𝙊𝙎 Ocerico Jacaranda BCAT and 𝙍𝙒𝘿 Ocerico Jibra'Il CA DCAT.

10/15/2026

Join us at the Illinois State Fairgrounds October 15–18 for four exciting days of shows, including our National Specialty!

Be sure to stop by our breed information table to say hello and learn more about our wonderful breed. We’d love to see you there! 🐾❤️

10/12/2026

The American Sloughi Association is pleased to offer AKC Canine Good Citizen testing during the Prairieland Classic as part of our 2026 National Specialty activities! Limited spots available; visit the Sloughi breed table at the shows for more information.

Please share with other exhibitors who may be interested. See you there!

10/08/2026

The American Sloughi Association congratulates the 2026 AKC National Owner-Handled Series Sloughi Finalists, their amazing owner-handlers, and their breeders!

10/05/2026

The Breakdown is out for the Sloughi National Specialty on 10/17/26:
17 (5-1-4-2-5)
🎉🎊🥳