Kangal Shepherd Dog vs Azawakh
Compare Kangal Shepherd Dog and Azawakh: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Kangal Shepherd Dog
VS
Azawakh
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Kangal Shepherd Dog
Azawakh
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
2 – Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
10 – Sighthounds
Height
71 – 81 cm
60 – 74 cm
Weight
40 – 65 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 12 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
1/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
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
Kangal Shepherd Dog
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Giant
Azawakh
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Kangal Shepherd Dog
Ancient Turkish livestock guardian: large, powerful, calm and observant, deeply loyal to family, reserved with strangers. Needs secure space, early socialisation, firm but fair training, and steady exercise. Best for experienced owners who respect its independence and guarding drive.
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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