Azawakh
Also called Bareeru, Hanshee, Idi, Oska, Rawondu, Tuareg Sloughi and Wulo
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The Azawakh is a small and slender breed of dog that was originally bred in Africa for hunting and guarding. They are intelligent, alert, and athletic, and make excellent companion dogs.
- Weight
- 33–55 lb (15–25 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 24–29 in (60–74 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short
- Origin
- Sahel / Azawagh Valley, West Africa, Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso (ancient, pre-colonial)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: OK with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Very little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate with family
Alert
Independent
Loyal
Reserved
Watchful
Coat colours
Black, blue, brindle, light sand to dark mahogany (fawn/red) and parti-color (often predominantly white)
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 44–55 lb (20–25 kg) | 33–44 lb (15–20 kg) |
| Height | 25–29 in (64–74 cm) | 24–28 in (60–70 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for an Azawakh
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Breeds of a similar size
All medium breeds
Sources
- Official Standard of the Azawakh - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Azawakh | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Azawakh | Breed Standards | The Kennel Club (opens in a new tab)
- Azawakh - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Azawakh Dog Breed Health and Care | PetMD (opens in a new tab)
- Meet the AKC's Newest All-Breed Dog Show Campaigner, the Azawakh (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).