Maltese vs Azawakh
Compare Maltese and Azawakh: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Maltese
VS
Azawakh
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Maltese
Azawakh
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
10 – Sighthounds
Height
20 – 25 cm
60 – 74 cm
Weight
3 – 4 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 12 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
1/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
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
Maltese
Tiny
Azawakh
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Maltese
The Maltese is a small, sturdy companion dog with a long, white silky coat and expressive dark eyes. Affectionate and people oriented, it adapts well to apartments with daily walks. It needs regular grooming, dental care and gentle training, and often enjoys a long, active life.
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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