Azawakh vs Irish Water Spaniel
Compare Azawakh and Irish Water Spaniel: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Azawakh
VS
Irish Water Spaniel
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Azawakh
Irish Water Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
10 – Sighthounds
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
60 – 74 cm
51 – 61 cm
Weight
15 – 25 kg
25 – 34 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking Level
1/5
Not Available
Aggressiveness
3/5
Not Available
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Azawakh
Quiet
Medium
Irish Water Spaniel
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Quiet
Easy to Train
Large
Summary
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.
About Irish Water Spaniel
Medium–large, athletic gundog with a distinctive curly liver coat, smooth face and tapering “rat tail.” Clever, water‑loving retriever that forms close bonds, often to one person. Needs substantial daily exercise, mental work, regular grooming and kind, consistent training.
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