German Shepherd Dog vs Azawakh
Compare German Shepherd Dog and Azawakh: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
German Shepherd Dog
VS
Azawakh
Comparison table
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Characteristic
German Shepherd Dog
Azawakh
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
61 – 65 cm
60 – 74 cm
Weight
33 – 37 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 13 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
1/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
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
German Shepherd Dog
Great with kids
High energy
Protective
Easy to train
Large
Azawakh
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About German Shepherd Dog
The German Shepherd Dog is a medium‑large, athletic working breed, highly intelligent and trainable. Loyal and naturally protective, it needs extensive daily mental and physical exercise. It has a double coat with notable shedding and is widely used in police, military, and search and rescue roles.
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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