Portuguese Podengo vs Azawakh
Compare Portuguese Podengo and Azawakh: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Portuguese Podengo
VS
Azawakh
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Portuguese Podengo
Azawakh
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
55 – 70 cm
60 – 74 cm
Weight
20 – 30 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 17 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
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
Portuguese Podengo
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Large
Azawakh
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Portuguese Podengo
Ancient Portuguese hunting dog in three sizes (small, medium, large) and two coats (smooth or wire). Lean, athletic and alert, it’s lively, clever and affectionate. Needs substantial exercise, positive training, and mental stimulation, but is generally robust and long‑lived.
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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