Arabian — breed guide
The oldest pure breed: a desert endurance athlete bonded hard to its people.
At a glance
- Group
- light horse
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 380–450 kg (838–992 lb)
- Life span
- 25–30 years
- Coat
- Fine silky coat, dished face, high tail carriage
Living with a Arabian
- High energy — needs real exercise every day, not a stroll.
- Regular grooming — brushing a few times a week.
- Moderate shedding.
- Quick to learn.
- Very quiet.
- Better in a home without young children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Typically lives happily with a cat.
- Not well suited to a flat — space, exercise need or voice works against it.
- Better with previous experience behind you.
- Built for heat.
- Average cold tolerance.
Temperament
Intelligent · People-oriented · Spirited
Health to watch
- Cerebellar abiotrophy
- SCID (tested lines)
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Did you know
Arabians have one fewer lumbar vertebra than most breeds — and legendary endurance to match.
Questions people ask
Is a Arabian good with kids?
Usually not the first pick for a home with small children. Older, calmer households suit this breed better.
Is a Arabian good with cats?
Usually yes. Arabians typically settle well with a resident cat — introduce them slowly and give the cat a high perch and a way out of the room.
How much exercise does a Arabian need?
An hour or more of proper exercise every day.
Can a Arabian handle hot weather?
It is built for it.
Leash Life keeps a Arabian's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.