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Houndlarge🌍 West Africaguarding, hunting, and companion sighthound
Azawakh
Reserved, loyal, vigilant, elegant
Popularity
640
Lean guardian-sighthound of the Sahel; aloof, athletic, and heat-tolerant.
Lifespan
12–15 years
Coat
short, fine coat
Colors
sand, fawn, brindle, various with white markings
Male height
25–29 in
Female height
23–27 in
Male weight
44–55 lb
Female weight
33–44 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
3
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
5
Barking
2
Household fit
Kid friendly
3
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
1
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
1
Grooming
1
Drooling
1
Coat length
1
Exercise needs
5
Heat tolerance
4
Cold tolerance
2
