Irish Terrier vs Azawakh
Compare Irish Terrier and Azawakh: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Irish Terrier
VS
Azawakh
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Irish Terrier
Azawakh
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
44 – 50 cm
60 – 74 cm
Weight
11 – 15 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
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
Irish Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Stubborn
Medium
Azawakh
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Irish Terrier
Medium, athletic terrier with a wiry red coat, low shedding when properly groomed. Intelligent, energetic, and independent, needing daily exercise and mental stimulation. Deeply loyal and people‑oriented, a keen watchdog, with strong prey drive and sometimes challenging with other dogs.
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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