Australian Shepherd vs Azawakh
Compare Australian Shepherd and Azawakh: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Shepherd
VS
Azawakh
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Shepherd
Azawakh
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
10 – Sighthounds
Height
46 – 58 cm
60 – 74 cm
Weight
14 – 29 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 16 years
10 – 12 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
1/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Australian Shepherd
Easy to Train
Medium
Azawakh
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a medium, athletic herding dog, highly intelligent and energetic. Loyal and people oriented, it bonds closely and needs substantial daily exercise, training, and mental work. Its striking, weather resistant coat and varied eye colors add to its appeal.
About Azawakh
The Azawakh is an ancient Sahel sighthound: tall, ultra-lean and fast, bred by Tuareg nomads for guarding and hunting. Loyal and gentle with family but aloof with strangers, it needs secure fencing, ample daily exercise, a soft warm bed, and protection from cold due to its thin, short coat.
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