Portuguese Podengo Medio
VS
Azawakh
Portuguese Podengo Medio vs Azawakh
Compare Portuguese Podengo Medio and Azawakh side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Azawakh
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 54 cm
60 – 74 cm
Weight
16 – 20 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 13 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
1/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Medium
Azawakh
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Portuguese Podengo Medio
The Portuguese Podengo Medio is a medium, athletic Portuguese hunting dog with smooth or wire coats needing simple grooming. Lively, intelligent and affectionate with family, it’s watchful with strangers and has strong prey drive. It needs plenty of daily exercise, training and mental stimulation.
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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