How much does a Sloughi cost per year?

After the first year, a Sloughi costs approximately $3,075 per year on average, covering food ($855), vet care ($625), grooming ($585), and insurance ($730).

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How Much Does a Sloughi Cost?

Q: Is a Sloughi expensive to own?

Sloughis have a lifetime ownership cost of approximately $35,930 over 11 years. Annual running costs average $3,075/yr, putting them in the mid-range for annual ownership costs.

As a large breed, the Sloughi's costs are driven by food portions, grooming needs, and routine vet care. Grooming costs sit in the middle of the pack — manageable with a consistent at-home routine. Routine preventive care — vaccinations, parasite control, and annual check-ups — makes up most of the ongoing vet budget. Day-to-day costs are driven mainly by food, routine vet care, and basic supplies.

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$5,180

First Year Total

inc. one-time setup

$3,075

Annual Ongoing

per year from year 2

$35,930

Lifetime Estimate

over 11 years

What these figures assume: US national average pricing, own home (no pet deposit), standard food, grooming at the breed's typical frequency, insurance and professional training included, no daycare, routine dental care only. See how this is calculated or change these assumptions.

First Year Costs (inc. setup)

Purchase / Adoption Fee

Varies by breeder vs rescue

$325

Initial Vet Visit & Vaccinations

Spay/neuter, microchip, health check

$575

Starter Supplies

Bed, crate, collar, bowls, toys

$820

Training Classes

Basic obedience recommended

$385

First Year Food

$855

First Year Vet Care

$625

First Year Grooming

$585

First Year Insurance

$730

Total$5,180

Annual Ongoing Costs (Year 2+)

Food

$855

Vet Care

$625

Grooming

$585

Pet Insurance

$730

Supplies & Toys

$205

Total$3,075

Budget for emergencies

We recommend keeping $3,000 in a dedicated emergency fund for unexpected vet bills.

What Sloughi costs actually look like

The Sloughi is a large-sized dog breed living an average of 11 years. Food is its largest running cost at $855 a year, or 28% of the annual total, close to the 31% typical of large dogs.

At $3,075 a year it is cheaper to keep than 59% of the 79 large dog breeds costed here. Across 11 years that compounds to about $35,930.

Annual cost alone is misleading over a lifetime. The Hungarian Pumi is cheaper year to year at $2,900, but lives 13 years to the Sloughi's 11 — so it reaches $39,435 in total, $3,505 more. Longevity is a cost, not just a comfort.

These figures are US national averages — your actual costs will vary based on your city, lifestyle, and whether you use a breeder or rescue organisation. Use our calculator above to get a personalised estimate.

How to save on Sloughi costs

→Buy food in bulk. A large dog gets through about $855 of food a year, so unit price matters more here than for smaller breeds. Buying 15–20kg bags rather than supermarket sizes, and comparing brands on cost per kilo rather than per bag, typically cuts 20–30% — around $214 a year.
→Insure early, before anything is pre-existing. At $730 a year, insurance is one of the larger predictable costs — but Sloughis insured as puppies see lower premiums and, more importantly, no pre-existing-condition exclusions. Every condition that appears before cover starts is excluded for life, which is why waiting is the expensive option.
→Use a wellness plan for routine care. Routine veterinary care runs about $625 a year for this breed — high enough that many practices' annual wellness plans, which bundle vaccinations, checks and parasite control, work out cheaper than paying per visit. Ask your practice for the itemised comparison before signing up.
→Stretch the grooming interval. Grooming runs about $585 a year for this breed. Home brushing between appointments lets most owners move from monthly to quarterly visits without the coat suffering, saving roughly $176 a year.
→Build an emergency fund. We suggest $3,000 in a dedicated pet savings account for a large breed. A single emergency surgery runs $3,000–$8,000 without insurance, and four in five owners face an unexpected veterinary bill at some point.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Sloughi cost?

A Sloughi typically costs $5,180 in the first year, including the purchase or adoption fee ($325), initial vet visits ($575), supplies ($820), and the first year of food, grooming, and insurance. Annual ongoing costs from year two are approximately $3,075/year.

How much does a Sloughi cost per month?

After the first year, a Sloughi costs approximately $256/month on average. This covers food ($71/month), vet care ($52/month), grooming ($49/month), and insurance ($61/month).

Is a Sloughi expensive to own?

Sloughis cost approximately $3,075/year to maintain — in the mid-range for annual dog ownership costs. Over their 11-year lifespan, total costs come to around $35,930.

How much does a Sloughi puppy cost?

A Sloughi puppy from a reputable breeder typically costs $325. Rescue or shelter adoption fees are usually $150–$400 and often include initial vaccinations and desexing. Remember the purchase price is just one part of the first-year cost of $5,180.