Shiba Inu vs Azawakh
Compare Shiba Inu and Azawakh: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Shiba Inu
VS
Azawakh
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Shiba Inu
Azawakh
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
36 – 42 cm
60 – 74 cm
Weight
7 – 11 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
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
Shiba Inu
Stubborn
Small
Azawakh
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Shiba Inu
Ancient Japanese spitz-type hunting dog, small yet muscular with foxlike face, curled tail and plush double coat in red, black and tan or sesame with urajiro. Independent, catlike, loyal but reserved, strong-willed, high prey drive, needs early socialisation, firm positive training and regular 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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