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Azawakh dog breed - photos and description
Photos of the breed
Main characteristics of the breed
| Care: | Need a little care |
| Size: | Medium |
| Molt: | Sheds heavily seasonally |
| Need for activity: | Need a lot of physical activity |
| Domination: | Average |
| Tolerance of loneliness: | Relatively independent |
| Type of wool: | Smoothhaired |
| Temperament: | Choleric |
| Friendly to strangers: | May show aggression |
| Intellect: | Working intelligence |
| Learnability: | Very easy to learn |
| Specialization: | Hunting, Shepherd's |
| Tendency to bark: | They love to bark |
The Azawakh is a leggy, tall, and elegant West African sighthound with a lean physique and a regal presence. Standing at 25 - 29 inches for males and 23.5 - 27.5 inches for females, this medium-sized dog features a slender frame with a rectangular shape, long legs, and large expressive eyes. Named for the Azawakh Valley in the Sahara desert, where they originate from, these dogs originally served as guardians, hunters, and companions in the region.
The Azawakh is a lively, independent, and fast dog known for its strong love and commitment to its human family. In addition to being affectionate and gentle, these dogs are also fiercely loyal and protective of family and property, making a perfect mix of loyalty and independence.
With their lean and muscular bodies plus their immense love for running, the Azawakh dogs make excellent jogging and running mates. However, they are aloof and standoffish towards strangers and loathe their touch or close presence.
The Azawakh dog is generally a healthy dog breed thanks to its active lifestyle. This dog can live for 12-15 years if well taken care of. Although just as any other dog, the Azawakh is prone to a few health issues, with proper evaluation and maintenance, this dog can live well past its expected lifespan. Therefore, proper diet, adequate exercise, good hygiene, and regular medical examination are essential for an Azawakh dog to live long.