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

American Staffordshire Terrier has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Affectionate
Attentive
Refined
Loyal
Aloof
Fierce
Rugged

Attentive
Devoted
Loyal
Intelligent
Courageous
Friendly
Tenacious

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

American Staffordshire Terriers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Choose an Azawakh if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

American Staffordshire Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Africa

United States

basenji, african pariah dog

bull terrier, mastiff

ancient times

1800s

Sighthound & Pariah (UKC)

Terrier (AKC:1936)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Blue
Fawn
Brindle
Black

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

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

American Staffordshire Terriers have short 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 American Staffordshire Terrier can have a litter of 12-14 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.

American Staffordshire Terriers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Epilepsy
Bloat
Wobbler's Syndrome

Heart Conditions

Sensitive to Anesthesia

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Bladder Stones

Blood Test
X-Rays

Blood And Urine Protein Screens
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays

Azawakh has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

American Staffordshire Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

American Staffordshire Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

American Staffordshire Terrier is an average drooler, monitor for excessive drooling which may indicate health issues.

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

American Staffordshire Terriers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Azawakh dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

While American Staffordshire Terrier dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

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.

American Staffordshire Terriers 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 American Staffordshire Terrier, 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 American Staffordshire Terriers 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.

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

American Staffordshire Terrier 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
Slicker Brush
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.

For an average 40-50 pound (18 - 23 kg) American Staffordshire Terrier feed 2.5 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 cost of an American Staffordshire Terrier 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 American Staffordshire Terrier is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $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 are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

American Staffordshire Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Azawakhs make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

American Staffordshire Terriers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Azawakhs are not the best choice for families with kids.

American Staffordshire Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Azawakhs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

American Staffordshire Terriers are not dog-friendly.

Azawakhs are not very stranger friendly.

American Staffordshire Terriers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Azawakhs have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

American Staffordshire Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

American Staffordshire Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.