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

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

Affectionate
Attentive
Refined
Loyal
Aloof
Fierce
Rugged

Alert
Independent
Selfish
Controlled
Calm
Protective
Sensitive

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

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

Africa

Turkey

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Mastiff-type

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Ancient Times

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Blue
Fawn
Brindle
Black

Gray
Fawn
Sable

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

Kangals 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.

A Kangal can have a litter of 12-15 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.

Kangals have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Epilepsy
Bloat
Wobbler's Syndrome

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Sensitive to Anesthesia

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia

Blood Test
X-Rays

OFA
CERF
Yearly Physical Examination

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

Kangal is an antisocial breed that prefers solitude and may not be suitable for social households.

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

Kangal drools quite a bit, consider a different breed if drool is unappealing.

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.

Kangals 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 Kangal, it's at least 10 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 Kangals 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 Kangal 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

Kangal 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

Slicker Brush
Comb
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.

For an average 110-150 pound (50 - 68 kg) Kangal feed 4 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 Kangal is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 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 a Kangal is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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 make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Kangal is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Azawakhs are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

Azawakhs are not cat friendly.

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

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

Kangals are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Azawakhs are not very stranger friendly.

Kangals are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.