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Quick Takeaways
📏Large size breed from West Africa, Mali
🐾12–15 years years average lifespan
🏠Needs more space than an apartment
👶Better suited for adult households
🎓Needs experienced owner / trainer
✂️Low grooming maintenance
Quick Stats
🐾Life Span12–15 years
🌍OriginWest Africa, Mali
👨👩👧GroupHound
📏SizeLarge
🍼Litter Size4-8 puppies
↕️Male Height64-74 cm
↕️Female Height58-70 cm
⚖️Male Weight18-25 kg
⚖️Female Weight15-22 kg
About Azawakh
✨ Fun Facts About Azawakh
- 💡The Azawakh has been bred by nomadic Tuareg and other West African peoples for centuries, valued as both a hunter and a family guardian.
- 💡Its extremely lean, sighthound build is specifically adapted to endure Saharan heat.
Is Azawakh Right for You?
Based on breed ratings — helps you decide at a glance.
✗Needs more space than an apartment
✗Better suited for adult households
✗Needs experienced owner / trainer
✗Needs an active, sporty owner
✔Low grooming maintenance
✗May need careful introduction to pets
✔Handles warm climates well
✔Highly affectionate family companion
Breed Ratings
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😊 Temperament
Moderate
⚡ Energy Level
High
✂️ Grooming Needs
Low
🏠 Apt. Friendly
Low
🎾 Playfulness
High
🐈 Social Life
Low
👶 Kids Friendly
Moderate
🤝 Stranger Friendly
Very Low
☀️ Heat Tolerance
Very High
❄️ Cold Tolerance
Low
🏃 Exercise Need
High
❤️ Family Affection
Very High
🔊 Noise / Barking
Low
🎓 Trainability
Moderate
🧠 Intelligence
High
🦊 Prey Drive
Very High
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Azawakh good with strangers?▾
No, it tends to be aloof and reserved with unfamiliar people, though deeply devoted to its own family.
Is the Azawakh good in cold climates?▾
Not ideally — its lean build and short coat are adapted to hot, arid Saharan conditions.
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