The Azawakh is a small and slender breed of dog that was originally bred in Africa for hunting and guarding. They are intelligent, alert, and athletic, and make excellent companion dogs.
Azawakh
Also known as Idi, Hanshee, Oska, Rawondu, Bareeru, Wulo, Tuareg Sloughi
Origin
- Country
- Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso
- Region
- Sahel / Azawagh Valley, West Africa
- Era
- ancient, pre-colonial
Group
- Hound
Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Size
- Height
- Male 64–74 cm · Female 60–70 cm
- Weight
- Male 20–25 kg · Female 15–20 kg
Coat
- Type
- short
- Length
- short
- Colours
- light sand to dark mahogany (fawn/red), brindle, blue, black, parti-color (often predominantly white)
Traits
- reserved, alert, loyal, independent, watchful, affectionate with family