Azawakh

The dog breed Azawakh is classified as sighthounds, and has been used as a gun dog. Some sighthounds, such as the Saluki have existed for at least 5,000 years.

This dog breed have passable IQ in comparison to other dog breeds.

They do not shed. The dogs demands extraordinarily little grooming.

Azawakh is best for people with experience, as it can prove to be wearisome to mold. The dog breed is not more tense than related dog breeds. These dogs have passable energy in comparison to related dog breeds. The dog breed requires plenty of running.

The dogs is regularly extraordinarily suspicious and will often show aggresivity towards guests. Not generally dog aggressive. The Azawakh have a tendency to act like a predator. In other words, they have some predatory tendencies. The Azawakh do not instinctively play-bite.

This dog breed may bark, but regularly not excessively. They do not thrive in extraordinarily cold climates. These dogs will play with you if encouraged, but will loose interest in adulthood. These dogs should be kept on a leash as they tend to wander if kept loose. The Azawakh can get used to be home alone for a few hours every day.

Original country: the pedigree Azawakh was prepared in Mali. Still, they are hard to find in Bamako.

Class of Azawakh: Azawakh is admitted in the FCI record. The dog breed is included in the section «Short-haired Sighthounds» (10.3) in the class «Sighthounds». FCI number for azawakh is 307 and was added to the record 1994-08-22. United Kennel Club recognizes the dog breed as «Sighthound & Pariah Dogs» in their record.

Azawakh Health status: Unfortunately, a few may experience threatening health vexations. Hypothyroidism is extraordinarily common in these dogs. Furthermore, they may have health vexations such as seizures, spondylosis, autoimmune disorders.

The dogs physique: This breed is approximately average sized. Dogs get as tall as 23 to 29 inches tall. Bitches will get 23 to 29 inches tall. Dogs get 37 to 55 pounds. Bitches will weigh 37 to 55 pounds. The azawakh has big pendant ears. The feet is ordinarily extraordinarily long. The body of the Azawakh is slender. The tail is of passable length and hanging low. They have a passable-sized muzzle. The coat is short.

Colors of this breed is regularly light fawn, dark fawn, sable and with flecking to the extremities.

Other information about the azawakh: Likely lifespan for a azawakh is 10 to 12 years. The dog breed will regularly be extraordinarily wearisome to find for sale. This breed has also been named Tuareg Sloughi.