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

Lurcher has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Affectionate
Attentive
Refined
Loyal
Aloof
Fierce
Rugged

Affectionate
Funny
Loving

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.

Lurchers make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Africa

Great Britain

basenji, african pariah dog

Sight-hound

ancient times

Middle Ages

Sighthound & Pariah (UKC)

Sighthound

Brown

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Blue
Black
Brown
Isabella

Blue
Fawn
Brindle
Black

Brindle
Sable
White
Pied
Silver
Blue
Fawn
Isabella
Cream
Red
Brown
Gray
Black

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

Lurchers 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 Lurcher 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.

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

Epilepsy
Bloat
Wobbler's Syndrome

Heat Stroke
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Sensitive to Anesthesia

Hypothyroidism
Foot and Toenail Injuries
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

Blood Test
X-Rays

Eye Examinations
Blood And Urine Analysis
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Bone Biopsy

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

Lurcher has low drooling tendency, suitable for those who dislike drool marks.

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

Lurchers 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.

Lurcher dogs have a strong protective nature and territorial instinct. They are highly vigilant and will fiercely defend their home and family.

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.

Lurchers 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 Lurcher, it's at least 15 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 Lurchers 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 Lurcher 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

Lurcher 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 60-70 pound (27 - 32 kg) Lurcher 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 a Lurcher is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

Azawakhs are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Lurcher has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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 Lurcher 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.

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

Azawakhs are not cat friendly.

Lurchers 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.

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

Azawakhs are not very stranger friendly.

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