Shetland Sheepdog vs Azawakh
Compare Shetland Sheepdog and Azawakh: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Shetland Sheepdog
VS
Azawakh
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Shetland Sheepdog
Azawakh
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
35 – 37 cm
60 – 74 cm
Weight
6 – 12 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 13 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
5/5
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
Shetland Sheepdog
High energy
Super smart
Small
Azawakh
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Shetland Sheepdog
The Shetland Sheepdog is a small to medium, agile herding breed with a dense double coat and striking colors. Bright, sensitive, and very people focused, it bonds closely with family, is reserved with strangers, excels in dog sports, and needs regular grooming, daily walks, and mental exercise.
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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