Affectionate
Attentive
Refined
Loyal
Aloof
Fierce
Rugged

Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Spirited
Cheerful

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.

Avoid Fo-Chons as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Africa

United States

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Bichon Frise, Toy Fox Terrier

ancient times

2000s

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black

Black

Blue
Fawn
Brindle
Black

Black
Brown
White
Pied
Fawn

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

Fo-Chons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Wavy

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.

A Fo-Chon can have a litter of 2-6 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.

Fo-Chons are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Epilepsy
Bloat
Wobbler's Syndrome

Patellar Luxation

Sensitive to Anesthesia

Cataracts
Atopic Dermatitis

Blood Test
X-Rays

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood Tests

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

Fo-Chon has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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

Fo-Chons bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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.

Fo-Chons 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 Fo-Chon, it's at least 7 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 Fo-Chons usually need at least 45 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 Fo-Chon requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Fo-Chon 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
Comb
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 7-14 pound (3 - 6 kg) Fo-Chon feed 2 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 a Fo-Chon is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 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 a Fo-Chon is between $42 - $84. This makes an average of $504 - $1008 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 and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Azawakhs are not the best choice for families with kids.

Fo-Chons have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Azawakhs are not cat friendly.

Fo-Chons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Fo-Chons are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Azawakhs are not very stranger friendly.

Fo-Chons 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.

Fo-Chons are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

Fo-Chons are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.