Azawakh

🐾 Express story

The Azawakh Hound is an ancient breed, historically used for hunting and protection against predators such as hyenas, jackals, and even lions. Traditionally associated with the Tuareg, Fulani, and Dahoussahq nomads in the Saharan and Sahelian regions, it has accompanied these peoples through difficult terrains. It was also known as Oska among the Tuareg. Introduced to Europe in the 1960s, the Azawakh Hound was officially recognized by the FCI in 1980.

🐕 Portrait of the breed

The Azawakh is an elegant, agile, and independent dog. Although it is gentle and affectionate with its owners, it is also a skilled hunter and a natural guardian. This dog, with a strong character, requires an owner who can provide it with a spacious living environment and plenty of physical activities.

🔍 In short

- Hypoallergenic: No  

- Weight: 20-25 kg (male), 16-22 kg (female)  

- Size: 64-74 cm (male), 60-68 cm (female)  

- Life expectancy: 12-14 years  

- Need for physical activity: 2 to 3 hours per day  

❤️ Personnality & compatibility

- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐  

- Protector: ⭐⭐☆☆☆  

- Player: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- Vocalizations: ⭐☆☆☆☆  

- Obedient: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  

- Calm: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- Sporty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  

- Independent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

Compatibility:  

- With the children: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- With the animals: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- With the unknows: ⭐⭐☆☆☆  

- In apartment: ⭐⭐☆☆☆  

> Good to know: The Azawakh Greyhound is a dog that prefers space and freedom. It thrives in open environments with a garden, rather than in an apartment. It can be an excellent hunting companion, but also requires frequent walks and plenty of physical activity.

🛠 Hygiene & care

- Maintenance difficulty: ⭐☆☆☆☆  

- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- Maintenance frequency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

> The Azawakh Greyhound has a short coat that requires very little care. It is easy to maintain and its shedding is moderate. Basic and simple maintenance is sufficient.

💰 Budget  

- Purchase price: €1,000 to €1,500  

- Average annual cost: $450 to $950 (veterinarian, accessories, food)  

💡 Fun fact: This Greyhound is just as lively as it is courageous and has a fascinating history as a guard and hunting dog in territories as extreme as the Sahara. It can be an excellent companion for athletes and people with a large house and garden.