Saluki vs Azawakh
Compare Saluki and Azawakh: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Saluki
VS
Azawakh
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Saluki
Azawakh
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
10 – Sighthounds
10 – Sighthounds
Height
55 – 71 cm
60 – 74 cm
Weight
18 – 27 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 14 years
10 – 12 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
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
Saluki
Great with Kids
High Energy
Low Grooming
Quiet
Stubborn
Medium
Azawakh
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Saluki
The Saluki is an ancient, elegant sighthound known for speed, endurance, and a calm, sensitive nature. Gentle yet independent, it needs kind training, secure space to sprint, moderate grooming for its fine coat, and careful handling of strong chase and prey instincts.
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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