General: 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet,
5 inches tall at the shoulder
WEIGHT
General: 33 to 55 pounds
LIFE SPAN
12 to 15 years
Hailing from the Shale region of the Sahara Desert, the proud and elegant Azawakh has long been a guardian, hunter, and companion to tribes in that region.Azawakhs are gentle and affectionate with their families, but they can be standoffish toward strangers and dislike being touched by people they don't know. They're also protective of their people and property. Fans describe them as a wonderful combination of loyal and independent.Because they're sight hounds, they're attracted by motion and are likely to chase animals, people on bicycles or skateboards, or even running children. On the other hand, these lean, muscular dogs make excellent companions for joggers and runners.
In indoors they're fairly inactive and are content to snooze on the couch.They're best suited to a home with a large fenced yard or a nearby fenced park where they can run flat out. They need at least a half hour a day of active exercise or play and, although it may seem like a slight to their dignity, you'll need to outfit your Azawakh in a sweater before heading out in cold weather.With their short hair and low body fat, they get chilled easily.
Relative to its native environment, the smooth-coated Azawakh hound mentally and structurally manifests his vocation as hunter, protector and companion. Quick,attentive, distant, proud and alert,Socialize well especially slender and elegant, his frame and muscles are visible under a dry, fine skin. The Azawakh has a natural tendency to guard. Be sure you are this dog's calm, but firm,confident and consistent pack leader. Does best with an owner who is even-tempered,
displaying a natural, but gentle authority over the dog. Independent and exceptionally fast.
The Azawakh will do okay in an apartment if it gets enough exercise.Azawakhs are sensitive to the cold but do well in cold climates as long as they wear a coat outside.
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