Azawakh vs Pharaoh Hound
Compare Azawakh and Pharaoh Hound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Azawakh
VS
Pharaoh Hound
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Azawakh
Pharaoh Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
10 – Sighthounds
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
60 – 74 cm
53 – 64 cm
Weight
15 – 25 kg
20 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
1/5
3/5
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
Azawakh
Quiet
Medium
Pharaoh Hound
Medium
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 Pharaoh Hound
An elegant, medium-sized dog from Malta with a reddish-brown coat, large upright ears, and amber eyes. Its background as a rabbit hunter is reflected in its speed and strong prey drive. The Pharaoh Hound is friendly, affectionate, and playful, but also independent. It needs daily exercise, mental stimulation, and safe opportunities to run. Its coat is easy to care for, though it may need a warm dog coat in winter.
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