Azawakh has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Akita Inu has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Affectionate
Attentive
Refined
Loyal
Aloof
Fierce
Rugged

Alert
Dignified
Friendly
Responsive
Courageous
Docile
Intelligent
Vigilant
Independent
Faithful
Willing
Protective

Azawakhs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Akita Inus shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Africa

Japan

basenji, african pariah dog

Northern Spitz

ancient times

1600s

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Brindle
Black

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Azawakhs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Akita Inus have medium-length coats.

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.

An Akita Inu can have a litter of 10-14 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.

Azawakhs may have difficulty adjusting to changes in lifestyle and living environments, preferring consistency.

Akita Inus are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Epilepsy
Bloat
Wobbler's Syndrome

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Von Willebrand's Disease
Autoimmune Thyroiditis

Sensitive to Anesthesia

Elbow Dysplasia
Pemphigus
Sebaceous Adenitis

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Azawakhs are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Akita Inus' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Azawakhs need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Akita Inus require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Azawakhs have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Akita Inus sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Azawakh minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Akita Inu excessively drools, consider a different breed if not appealing.

Azawakh dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Akita Inus are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

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.

Akita Inus are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Akita Inu, it's at least 8 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.

In general most Akita Inus usually need at least 60 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 low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Akita Inu has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Akita Inu should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of an Akita Inu is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 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.

The average per month expenses of an Akita Inu is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 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 have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Azawakhs are not the best choice for families with kids.

Akita Inus are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Azawakhs are not cat friendly.

Akita Inus are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Azawakhs are not very stranger friendly.

Akita Inus are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Azawakhs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Akita Inus are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.