Azawakh

elegant, attentive, affectionate

5,200

dogs in the archive

Welcome to the Azawakh Breed Archive, a place for Azawakh lovers, breed enthusiasts and pedigree addicts.

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About

Country of origin: northern borders of Mali and Niger
Breed group: Sighthounds - Group 10 (FCI); Hound Group (AKC, KC)

Facts

Size: large
Coat: short, smooth
Colour: various colours
Life expectancy: 12-15 years

Characteristics

Independent, attentive and affectionate with an elegant appearance but can be reserved and territorial towards strangers.

Slender breed with extensive history

The Azawakh is a slender dog whose body fits into a rectangle (higher than long) with roots that can be traced back 4,000 to 5,000 years.

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5,204

pedigrees

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5/20/2023 #Health

Taking care of your dog's coat

4/28/2023

A warm welcome to the Mudi!

1/7/2023 #TBA Feature

Person page tidied up!

Today is tomorrow's history - the Breed Archive is a way to preserve the history of the breed for future generations worldwide. And it provides valuable tools for active breeders.

Eva-Maria Krämer - photojournalist and dog expert, Germany

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