MediumHound Group

Azawakh

The Azawakh is a primitive West African sighthound from the Sahel region, bred by Tuareg and Fulani peoples for gazelle and hare coursing on the Azawakh valley plains.

Calculate Azawakh age

Lifespan13.5 yrrange 12–15

SizeMediumHound Group

Weight33–55 lb15–24.9 kg

Senior at7 yrgeriatric at 11

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About

About the Azawakh

The Azawakh is a primitive West African sighthound from the Sahel region, bred by Tuareg and Fulani peoples for gazelle and hare coursing on the Azawakh valley plains. The breed remains primarily a working tribal guardian; AKC recognition dates to 2019.

Aging

How Azawakhs age

Not in RVC VetCompass; breed-standard estimates indicate 12-15 years. Sighthound anesthesia sensitivity applies; breed-club surveys track hypothyroidism and juvenile cardiomyopathy; cold sensitivity limits outdoor time in winter.

Lifespan deep-diveAvg 13.5 yr · range 12–15 Senior careSenior at 7 · geriatric at 11 Common health issues2 tracked conditions

Physical

Physical characteristics

Weight: 33–55 lb(15–24.9 kg)
Height: 23.5–29 in(59.7–73.7 cm)
Coat type: Short
Colors: FawnRedBrindleSandyWhiteBlackBlueBrownGrayCream

Temperament

How Azawakhs tend to show up around their people, other dogs, and the world.

fiercely protectivealoofnobleathletic

Energy
3/5
Trainability
2/5
Good with kids
3/5
Good with other dogs
3/5
Shedding
2/5

Health

Common health issues

Full health profile

Moderatetypical onset ~5 yr
Hypothyroidism
Description and veterinary guidance for Hypothyroidism land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Breed-club surveys; above-average prevalence..
Moderatetypical onset ~6 yr
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Description and veterinary guidance for Dilated Cardiomyopathy land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Breed-club surveys; juvenile-onset variant documented..