Azawakh Breed DescriptionPRIVATE
Working Group
Particularly leggy and elegant, the Azawakh sighthound gives a general impression of great fineness. His bone structure and musculature is transparent beneath fine and lean tissues. This sighthound presents itself as a rangy dog whose body fits into a rectangle with its longer sides in vertical position.
Recognized Registries: FCI, UKC, NKC, CKC, APRI, ACR
Country of Origin: Mali
Life Range: 11 to 13 years
Height Range: 23” to 29”
Weight Range: 37 to 55 lbs.
Colors: All shades of fawn with flecking limited to the extremities
Trainability: The Azawakh hound mentally and structurally manifests his vocation as hunter, protector, and companion. Quick, attentive, distant, proud, and alert, he remains gentle with those he loves.
With Children: This dog does good with children if properly socialized.
Other Pets: Great with other animals if properly socialized.
Climate: This breed can be sensitive to the cold.
Indoor / Outdoor: The Azawakh will do okay in an apartment if they get enough exercise. They are relatively inactive indoors and a small yard will do.
Exercise Required: Pet Azawakhs should have regular opportunities to run free on open ground as well as have long, brisk walks.
Grooming Required: The smooth, short-haired coat is very easy to groom. Simply comb and brush with a firm bristle brush, and dry shampoo only when necessary.