Italian Greyhound vs Azawakh
Compare Italian Greyhound and Azawakh: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Italian Greyhound
VS
Azawakh
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Italian Greyhound
Azawakh
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
10 – Sighthounds
10 – Sighthounds
Height
32 – 38 cm
60 – 74 cm
Weight
4 – 5 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 12 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking Level
1/5
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
Italian Greyhound
Low Grooming
Quiet
Stubborn
Tiny
Azawakh
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Italian Greyhound
The Italian Greyhound is a tiny, fine‑boned sighthound with a short, low‑shedding coat and elegant movement. Affectionate, sensitive and people‑oriented, it bonds closely, needs warmth, gentle training, moderate exercise with safe sprints, and careful handling to protect its delicate limbs.
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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