Azawakh Breed Information & Characteristics

The Azawakh is a breed that has an average risk of becoming obese. Daily walks and a balanced diet of quality dry dog food can help maintain a healthy weight. An active lifestyle and monitoring weight regularly is recommended.

Unfortunately, the Azawakh is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Affectionate
Attentive
Refined
Loyal
Aloof
Fierce
Rugged

Azawakh dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Azawakh. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

The Azawakh dog is one of the best choice if you want a good watchdog. This breed will keep watch over you and your family at all times. This breed takes this task seriously and will typically perform its guarding duty with little to no training. This dog will require obedience training, or you can consider guard dog training to sharpen its skills.

Africa

basenji, african pariah dog

ancient times

Sighthound & Pariah (UKC)

Brown

Black

Blue
Fawn
Brindle
Black

The coat of an Azawakh dog ranges in length from short to medium.

Straight

An Azawakh can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Azawakh dogs are a breed that can have difficulty adjusting to changes in lifestyle and living environments. They tend to be more comfortable in familiar and consistent surroundings.

The Azawakh is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Epilepsy
Bloat
Wobbler's Syndrome

Sensitive to Anesthesia

Blood Test
X-Rays

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Azawakhs may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

Azawakhs have average social needs compared to other breeds. They are known to be less active and independent than other breeds, and they are content with spending time alone and with their human family.

The Azawakh dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

The Azawakh breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

The Azawakh is a breed of dog that is characterized by its minimal drooling, making it an ideal choice for people who dislike drool marks on their clothing.

Azawakh dogs tends to bark less frequently than most other dogs. They tend to be quieter and less vocal than other breeds. They may only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner of something or to communicate something. They do not bark excessively, and may not bark as much as other dogs in certain situations, such as when they are left alone.

These dogs are known for being extremely protective and make excellent guard dogs. They possess a strong instinct to defend their territory and owners and have a high level of vigilance and alertness.

Azawakhs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Azawakh, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Azawakhs usually need at least 75 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Azawakh is a breed of dog that does not require extensive grooming.

In general Azawakh should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 44-55 pound (20 - 25 kg) Azawakh feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Azawakh is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Azawakh is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Azawakhs has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Azawakh is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

Azawakh dogs have average emotions and are adaptable to different situations, not requiring extra care like sensitive breeds do.

Azawakhs are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Azawakhs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. If you have children, you might want to reconsider adopting another dog as a companion.

Azawakhs are not cat friendly dogs.

Azawakhs are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Azawakhs are not stranger friendly dogs.

Azawakhs have an average level of playfulness. The Azawakhs, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Azawakh dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.